Sony Group Corp (SONY)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.46
-1.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$441.36
+4.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $161.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 98172% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $12.92B). WDC leads profitability with a 73.0% profit margin vs -1.8%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 106 in profit
Keeps 73 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.6%
Revenue surging 43.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 984.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 21.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 73.0% and operating margin at 43.6%. Revenue growth of 43.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SONY profiles as a turnaround stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.18 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 43.8% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 73.0% margins and 43.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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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