Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Western Digital Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
9.8%
FY2025
5-year range
-15.4% / 9.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+114.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#106 of 277
Information Technology
What the data says
At 9.8%, Western Digital's return on equity (roe) ranks #106 of 277 in the Information Technology sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -15.4% in FY2023 to 15.9% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
9.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.9%.
Improved from -15.4% to 9.8% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +12.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#106 of 277 in Information TechnologyTop 38% of 277This company 9.8% Sector average 4.3%
▼
+128.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 114.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 5.5pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.8% | +114.7% |
| FY2024 | 4.6% | +129.7% |
| FY2023 | -15.4% | -486.3% |
| FY2022 | -2.6% | -134.5% |
| FY2021 | 7.6% | +29.9% |
| FY2020 | 5.9% | +68.1% |
| FY2019 | 3.5% | +60.4% |
| FY2018 | 2.2% | -86.3% |
| FY2017 | 15.9% | +632.3% |
| FY2016 | 2.2% | -82.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026