Western Digital Corporation (WDC) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-01 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

64 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 56
Quality 82
Growth 89
Balance sheet 67
Cash quality 34
Capital allocation 50
Momentum 56

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

22.63 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.

6/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-0.37 Beneish M-Score

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

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-01

Quick answers

What is Western Digital Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 64/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-01: valuation 56, quality 82, growth 89, balance sheet 67, cash quality 34, capital allocation 50, momentum 56. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

22.63, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-01. 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 8, as of 2026-09-01. 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?

-0.37 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-01. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.