Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.96
Is Western Digital Corporation’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Western Digital Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 0.96 is 18% above its 5-year average of 0.81, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.62–1.00).
The debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is 0.96 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 14.29% (0.84).
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WDC Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
WDC Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
WDC Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.96
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.84
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.77
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.81
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.90
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.68
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.54
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.08%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+18.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.10%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+42.22%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+78.88%
WDC Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC) | — | 0.96 | 0.84 | 0.77 | 0.81 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) | $177.55B | 0.04 | 0.15 | 5.11 | 4.69 |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) | $189.70B | -11.03 | 30.24 | 20.95 | 13.54 |
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) | $164.18B | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.49 |
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | $197.09B | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.21 |
| Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) | $143.61B | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Shopify Inc. (SHOP) | $143.29B | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) | $143.27B | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.91 | 0.88 |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) | $216.51B | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 1.21 |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) | $233.47B | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.29 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.96
Current Ratio
1.08
Western Digital Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Western Digital Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
- The debt to equity ratio for WDC stock is 0.96.
- Is Western Digital Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Western Digital Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 0.96 is 18% above its 5-year average of 0.81, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.62–1.00).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for WDC stock is 0.84.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for WDC stock is 0.77.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for WDC stock is 0.81.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for WDC stock is 0.90.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for WDC stock is 0.68.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for WDC stock is 0.54.
Western Digital Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-27 | 0.96 |
| 2024-06-28 | 0.72 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2022-07-01 | 0.62 |
| 2021-07-02 | 0.81 |
| 2020-07-03 | 1.00 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.06 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.97 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.52 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.28 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.28 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.25 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.28 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.05 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.08 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.15 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.19 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.04 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.08 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.14 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2001-06-30 | 16.54 |
| 1998-06-30 | 1.63 |
| 1997-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 1996-06-30 | 0.00 |
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About Western Digital Corporation
Western Digital Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of data storage devices and software solutions across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the rest of Asia, serving an international market. The company's product lineup includes client devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing platforms like desktops, notebooks, smart video systems, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. They also provide flash-based embedded storage solutions for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and various portable and wearable technologies, extending into automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), industrial, and connected home applications. Additionally, Western Digital produces flash-based memory wafers. For data centers, their offerings comprise enterprise helium hard drives and sophisticated flash-based SSDs, often bundled with software tailored for enterprise servers, online transaction processing, data analysis, and other business applications. This segment also includes comprehensive data storage systems, tiered storage models, and various data storage platforms. Consumer-oriented client solutions consist of external HDDs in both mobile and desktop configurations, portable SSDs, and removable memory cards compatible with mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, cameras, and smart video systems. Furthermore, they offer universal serial bus (USB) flash drives for computing and general consumer markets, alongside wireless drive products designed for on-the-go content backup and high-definition streaming of media and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. Western Digital sells its diverse portfolio through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers, utilizing its prominent G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands. Founded in 1970, the corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- CEO
- Tiang Yew Tan