Western Digital Corporation (WDC) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

57 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 46
Quality 79
Growth 61
Balance sheet 46
Cash quality 44
Capital allocation 26
Momentum 74

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

14.31 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.26 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Western Digital Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 57/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 46, quality 79, growth 61, balance sheet 46, cash quality 44, capital allocation 26, momentum 74. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Western Digital Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

14.31, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Western Digital Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Western Digital Corporation's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.26 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.