Natera Inc (NTRA)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
NTRA
Natera Inc
$206.77
-2.26%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $29.60B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$442.36
+2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $152.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 411% more annual revenue ($11.78B vs $2.31B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs -9.0%. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
NTRA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 39.8% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 86 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.0%
Revenue surging 45.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 477.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.9x book value
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -14.3% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Moderate valuation
Trading at 21.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NTRA
The strongest argument for NTRA centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 39.8% 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 55.3% and operating margin at 37.0%. Revenue growth of 45.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NTRA
The primary concerns for NTRA are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NTRA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.16 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (978M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Natera Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Natera, Inc., a diagnostic company, develops and markets molecular testing services globally. The company is headquartered in San Carlos, California.
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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