Western Digital Corporation (WDC) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.35x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $1.12 Billion is below net income of $3.21 Billion, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore Western Digital Corporation (WDC) cash conversion ratio to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Western Digital Corporation Cash Flow Quality Index (1990–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Western Digital Corporation across 25 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Western Digital Corporation cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Western Digital Corporation (1990–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Western Digital Corporation. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see WDC company net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.90x | $1.69 Billion | $1.89 Billion | ▼ -26.4% |
| 2022 | 1.22x | $1.88 Billion | $1.55 Billion | ▼ -47.4% |
| 2021 | 2.31x | $1.90 Billion | $821.00 Million | ▼ -62.9% |
| 2018 | 6.23x | $4.21 Billion | $675.00 Million | ▼ -28.0% |
| 2017 | 8.66x | $3.44 Billion | $397.00 Million | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2016 | 8.19x | $1.98 Billion | $242.00 Million | ▲ +435.4% |
| 2015 | 1.53x | $2.24 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -12.1% |
| 2014 | 1.74x | $2.82 Billion | $1.62 Billion | ▼ -45.3% |
| 2013 | 3.18x | $3.12 Billion | $980.00 Million | ▲ +67.3% |
| 2012 | 1.90x | $3.07 Billion | $1.61 Billion | ▼ -16.5% |
| 2011 | 2.28x | $1.66 Billion | $726.00 Million | ▲ +62.2% |
| 2010 | 1.41x | $1.94 Billion | $1.38 Billion | ▼ -49.4% |
| 2009 | 2.78x | $1.30 Billion | $470.00 Million | ▲ +72.1% |
| 2008 | 1.61x | $1.40 Billion | $867.00 Million | ▲ +47.3% |
| 2007 | 1.10x | $618.00 Million | $564.00 Million | ▲ +7.8% |
| 2006 | 1.02x | $401.50 Million | $395.00 Million | ▼ -56.8% |
| 2005 | 2.35x | $460.70 Million | $196.00 Million | ▲ +85.3% |
| 2004 | 1.27x | $190.00 Million | $149.80 Million | ▼ -17.7% |
| 2003 | 1.54x | $280.80 Million | $182.10 Million | ▲ +21.9% |
| 2002 | 1.26x | $82.75 Million | $65.43 Million | ▲ +33.1% |
| 1997 | 0.95x | $254.20 Million | $267.60 Million | ▲ +57.9% |
| 1996 | 0.60x | $58.30 Million | $96.90 Million | ▼ -38.8% |
| 1995 | 0.98x | $121.30 Million | $123.30 Million | ▼ -59.8% |
| 1994 | 2.45x | $178.80 Million | $73.10 Million | ▼ -44.8% |
| 1990 | 4.43x | $107.30 Million | $24.20 Million | — |