Company / Gross Margin
Western Digital Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
39.8%
FY2025
5-year range
22.2% / 39.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#160 of 224
Information Technology
What the data says
At 39.8%, Western Digital's gross margin ranks #160 of 224 in the Information Technology sector. Gross Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 22.2% in FY2023 to 39.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
39.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.4%.
Improved from 22.2% to 39.8% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +17.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#160 of 224 in Information TechnologyTop 71% of 224This company 39.8% Sector average 53.5%
▼
-25.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin increased 9.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 13.7pp below the Information Technology sector average.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.49 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 39.8% | +9.1% |
| FY2024 | 36.4% | +63.8% |
| FY2023 | 22.2% | -1.5% |
| FY2022 | 22.6% | -15.5% |
| FY2021 | 26.7% | -28.4% |
| FY2020 | 37.3% | +17.4% |
| FY2019 | 31.8% | +20.3% |
| FY2018 | 26.4% | -8.7% |
| FY2017 | 29.0% | +9.6% |
| FY2016 | 26.4% | -7.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026