Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Western Digital Corp., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income (loss)1 | ÷ | Revenue, net1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | -10.43% | = | 100 | × | (1,285) | ÷ | 12,318) |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 12.72% | = | 100 | × | 2,391) | ÷ | 18,793) |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 7.21% | = | 100 | × | 1,220) | ÷ | 16,922) |
| Jul 3, 2020 | 2.00% | = | 100 | × | 335) | ÷ | 16,736) |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 0.53% | = | 100 | × | 87) | ÷ | 16,569) |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 17.52% | = | 100 | × | 3,617) | ÷ | 20,647) |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 10.23% | = | 100 | × | 1,954) | ÷ | 19,093) |
| Jul 1, 2016 | 3.59% | = | 100 | × | 466) | ÷ | 12,994) |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 11.06% | = | 100 | × | 1,611) | ÷ | 14,572) |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 11.84% | = | 100 | × | 1,791) | ÷ | 15,130) |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 8.25% | = | 100 | × | 1,266) | ÷ | 15,351) |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 14.19% | = | 100 | × | 1,771) | ÷ | 12,478) |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 8.20% | = | 100 | × | 781) | ÷ | 9,526) |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 15.48% | = | 100 | × | 1,525) | ÷ | 9,850) |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 6.96% | = | 100 | × | 519) | ÷ | 7,453) |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 12.46% | = | 100 | × | 1,006) | ÷ | 8,074) |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 7.59% | = | 100 | × | 415) | ÷ | 5,468) |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 8.43% | = | 100 | × | 366) | ÷ | 4,341) |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 5.41% | = | 100 | × | 197) | ÷ | 3,639) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-01).
1 US$ in millions
- Operating income (loss)
- The operating income shows considerable variability over the analyzed periods. From 2005 to 2010, it generally increased with some fluctuations, peaking notably in 2010 at 1,525 million US dollars. Following a dip in 2011 and a recovery in the subsequent years, the highest operating income was recorded in 2018 at 3,617 million US dollars. However, a sharp decline is observed after 2018, with the figure dropping dramatically to a loss of 1,285 million US dollars by 2023. This indicates significant challenges impacting profitability in the most recent years.
- Revenue, net
- Net revenue demonstrated an overall upward trajectory during the period, growing from 3,639 million US dollars in 2005 to a peak of 20,647 million US dollars in 2018. Despite some decreases and fluctuations post-2018, revenues remained relatively strong, with some recovery noted in 2022 at 18,793 million US dollars before declining again in 2023 to 12,318 million US dollars. This suggests a mature revenue base with some volatility in the last years covered.
- Operating profit margin
- The operating profit margin fluctuated considerably, reflecting underlying changes in profitability relative to revenue. It started relatively low at 5.41% in 2005, improved significantly to 15.48% by 2010, and peaked around 17.52% in 2018. Post-2018, the margin collapsed to negative territory by 2023 at -10.43%, signaling deteriorating operational efficiency or increased costs outweighing revenue. This trend is consistent with the drop in operating income and highlights recent operational challenges.
Comparison to Competitors
Western Digital Corp., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Western Digital Corp. | Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Cisco Systems Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | -10.43% | 29.82% | 38.52% | 26.37% | 5.64% | 10.68% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 12.72% | 30.29% | 34.86% | 27.09% | 4.60% | 6.45% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 7.21% | 29.78% | 31.37% | 25.76% | 5.46% | 3.48% |
| Jul 3, 2020 | 2.00% | 24.15% | 30.19% | 27.63% | 2.85% | 2.57% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 0.53% | 24.57% | 33.42% | 27.39% | -0.21% | 2.78% |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 17.52% | 26.69% | 12.71% | 24.95% | — | 2.82% |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 10.23% | 26.76% | 28.57% | 24.94% | — | 3.82% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | 3.59% | 27.84% | 21.56% | 25.71% | — | 4.82% |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 11.06% | 30.48% | 17.83% | 21.91% | — | 7.37% |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 11.84% | 28.72% | 21.49% | 19.82% | — | 5.47% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 8.25% | 28.67% | — | 23.03% | — | 2.34% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 14.19% | 35.30% | — | 21.85% | — | 4.54% |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 8.20% | 31.22% | — | 17.76% | — | 6.23% |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 15.48% | 28.19% | — | 22.89% | — | 5.65% |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 6.96% | 20.96% | — | 20.27% | — | 4.60% |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 12.46% | 19.32% | — | 23.88% | — | 7.45% |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 7.59% | 18.37% | — | 24.69% | — | 7.11% |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 8.43% | 12.70% | — | 24.56% | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 5.41% | 11.84% | — | 29.90% | — | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-01).