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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Operating Margin: 24.52%

Is Western Digital Corporation’s operating margin high or low?

Western Digital Corporation's operating margin of 24.52% is 370% above its 5-year average of 5.22%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.76%–24.52%).

The operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is 24.52% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 170.34% (9.07%).

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WDC Operating Margin
24.52%+484.33% 1Y
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WDC Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

WDC Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

24.52%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

9.07%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

5.53%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

5.22%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

6.75%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

8.26%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

8.24%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+170.34%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+343.80%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+369.88%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+263.31%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+196.76%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+197.66%

WDC Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)24.52%9.07%5.53%5.22%
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)$177.55B13.48%11.00%6.05%1.96%
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)$189.70B20.78%13.84%9.96%11.03%
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)$164.18B-6.10%-4.57%-4.43%-6.35%
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)$197.09B26.61%24.09%26.41%25.93%
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)$143.61B21.47%20.24%14.54%10.39%
Shopify Inc. (SHOP)$143.29B12.70%12.40%-2.49%-0.17%
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)$143.27B10.70%8.53%3.57%-8.56%
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)$216.51B27.90%26.88%27.84%27.85%
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)$233.47B16.33%1.92%-0.61%-3.16%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

38.8%

Operating Margin

24.5%

Western Digital Corporation Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Western Digital Corporation Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The operating margin for WDC stock is 24.52%.
Is Western Digital Corporation's operating margin high or low?
Western Digital Corporation's operating margin of 24.52% is 370% above its 5-year average of 5.22%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.76%–24.52%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The TTM average operating margin for WDC stock is 9.07%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 3Y average operating margin for WDC stock is 5.53%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 5Y average operating margin for WDC stock is 5.22%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 10Y average operating margin for WDC stock is 6.75%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 15Y average operating margin for WDC stock is 8.26%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 20Y average operating margin for WDC stock is 8.24%.

Western Digital Corporation Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2025-06-2724.52%
2024-06-28-6.38%
2023-06-30-8.76%
2022-07-0112.72%
2021-07-027.21%
2020-07-032.00%
2019-06-300.53%
2018-06-3017.52%
2017-06-3010.23%
2016-06-303.59%
2015-06-3011.06%
2014-06-3011.84%
2013-06-308.25%
2012-06-3014.19%
2011-06-308.20%
2010-06-3015.48%
2009-06-306.96%
2008-06-3012.46%
2007-06-307.59%
2006-06-308.43%
2005-06-305.35%
2004-06-305.04%
2003-06-306.87%
2002-06-302.36%
2001-06-30-1.10%
2000-06-30-18.08%
1999-06-30-15.03%
1998-06-30-8.35%
1997-06-307.22%
1996-06-302.70%