Marvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
MRVL
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
$156.57
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.68B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$412.76
+5.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $138.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 31% more annual revenue ($10.73B vs $8.19B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 32.6%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
MRVL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
WDC
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 106.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Earnings expanding 189.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.3x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 19.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRVL
The strongest argument for MRVL centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 18.7%. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 25.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MRVL
The primary concerns for MRVL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 53.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 25.2% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (653M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (77/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins and 25.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Marvell Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and sells analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and integrated and independent integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Visit Website →Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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