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Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC)

$22.49

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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Economic Profit

Western Digital Corp., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1
Cost of capital2
Invested capital3
 
Economic profit4

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).

1 NOPAT. See details »

2 Cost of capital. See details »

3 Invested capital. See details »

4 2023 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= × =


Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Western Digital Corp., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Net income (loss)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in warranty accrual2
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents3
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability4
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense5
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes6
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income7
Investment income, after taxes8
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

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).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in warranty accrual.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income (loss).

4 2023 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

5 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

6 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income (loss).

7 2023 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

8 Elimination of after taxes investment income.


Net Income (Loss)
The net income demonstrates significant volatility over the six-year period. Initially, there was a positive net income of $675 million in 2018, followed by a sharp decline resulting in a net loss of $754 million in 2019. The net loss continued in 2020 but to a lesser extent, amounting to $250 million. A recovery is observed in 2021 with net income rebounding to $821 million, further increasing to $1,500 million in 2022. However, in 2023, the trend reverses dramatically with a substantial net loss of $1,706 million. This pattern indicates instability in profitability with notable peaks and troughs.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
The NOPAT figures largely mirror the trends seen in net income, showing considerable fluctuations. Starting with a positive $782 million in 2018, NOPAT turned slightly negative in 2019 at -$15 million. A modest recovery occurs in 2020 with a positive $38 million, followed by a strong improvement to $793 million in 2021. The peak value is recorded in 2022 at $1,840 million, indicating optimal operational efficiency and profitability that year. Yet, similar to net income, 2023 sees a significant decline to a negative $1,604 million, which suggests operational challenges or extraordinary expenses affecting the company's core profitability.

Cash Operating Taxes

Western Digital Corp., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Income tax expense
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest expense
Less: Tax imposed on investment income
Cash operating taxes

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).


Income Tax Expense
The income tax expense exhibited a significant decline from 1,410 million USD in June 2018 to 467 million USD in June 2019. This downward trend continued with further reductions to 204 million USD in July 2020 and 106 million USD in July 2021. However, there was a notable increase to 623 million USD in July 2022, followed by a sharp decrease to 146 million USD in June 2023. Overall, the figures indicate volatility in the income tax expense with periods of substantial reduction interspersed with a sudden spike in 2022.
Cash Operating Taxes
Cash operating taxes experienced a drastic drop from 1,932 million USD in June 2018 to 181 million USD in June 2019. After this steep decline, cash operating taxes showed a fluctuating but generally increasing trend, rising to 369 million USD in July 2020, 417 million USD in July 2021, and peaking at 574 million USD in July 2022. In the most recent period ending June 2023, cash operating taxes decreased to 243 million USD. This pattern suggests variability with an initial sharp decrease followed by a gradual upward movement and a slight pullback towards the end of the period.

Invested Capital

Western Digital Corp., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, less current portion
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Shareholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Warranty accrual3
Equity equivalents4
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax5
Adjusted shareholders’ equity
Construction-in-process6
Available-for-sale securities7
Invested capital

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).

1 Addition of capitalized operating leases.

2 Elimination of deferred taxes from assets and liabilities. See details »

3 Addition of warranty accrual.

4 Addition of equity equivalents to shareholders’ equity.

5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

6 Subtraction of construction-in-process.

7 Subtraction of available-for-sale securities.


Total Reported Debt & Leases
The total reported debt and leases exhibit a consistent downward trend from June 29, 2018, to July 1, 2022, decreasing from $11,344 million to $7,339 million. However, there is a marginal increase observed in the period ending June 30, 2023, where the figure rises slightly to $7,354 million. This overall reduction suggests an effort to deleverage or refinance liabilities over the years, with stabilization noted in the most recent year.
Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ equity experienced a decline from $11,531 million in June 29, 2018, to $9,551 million as of July 3, 2020. Subsequently, equity improved significantly, reaching a peak of $12,221 million by July 1, 2022. There is a minor decrease in the following year, ending June 30, 2023, at $11,723 million. This pattern indicates a recovery phase after initial pressure on equity, reflecting improved retained earnings or other comprehensive income components in the latter years.
Invested Capital
Invested capital displays a steady decline throughout the observed timeframe, moving from $22,667 million in June 29, 2018, down to $18,928 million by June 30, 2023. The decrease appears gradual and continuous, suggesting divestment or capital efficiency measures. The reduction in invested capital alongside decreasing debt levels may indicate a strategic shift towards optimizing the capital structure or asset base.

Cost of Capital

Western Digital Corp., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (1 – 28.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 28.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

Western Digital Corp., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Apple Inc.
Arista Networks Inc.
Cisco Systems Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc.
Super Micro Computer Inc.

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).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2023 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =

4 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Economic Profit Margin

Western Digital Corp., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Revenue, net
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Apple Inc.
Arista Networks Inc.
Cisco Systems Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc.
Super Micro Computer Inc.

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).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2023 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Revenue, net
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.