Stratasys Ltd (SSYS)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
SSYS
Stratasys Ltd
$7.72
+1.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $663.03M
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$447.18
-2.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $161.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 2261% more annual revenue ($12.92B vs $547.27M). WDC leads profitability with a 73.0% profit margin vs -21.0%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
SSYS
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+85.1%
Fair Value
$75.59
Current Price
$7.72
$67.87 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WDC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -14.1% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 21.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SSYS
The strongest argument for SSYS centers on Price/Book, 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 : SSYS
The primary concerns for SSYS are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SSYS 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.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (991M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 73.0% margins and 43.8% revenue growth. SSYS offers better value entry with a 85.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Stratasys Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Stratasys Ltd. provides connected, polymer-based 3D printing solutions. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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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