Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$123.77
-1.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $396.13B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$323.83
-6.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 396% more annual revenue ($71.78B vs $14.48B). WDC leads profitability with a 69.2% profit margin vs 26.4%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ORCL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.2%
Fair Value
$106.97
Current Price
$123.77
$16.80 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WDC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Earnings expanding 54.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 106 in profit
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 13.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 35.6%. Revenue growth of 29.6% 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 69.2% and operating margin at 47.7%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.17 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 78/100), backed by strong 69.2% margins and 55.5% 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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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