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The Screen · Technology · Computer Hardware
Sandisk
SNDK · a US exchange · USD · Market cap $181.5B · 11,000 employees
Sandisk Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions using NAND flash technology in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally.
Positioning no disclosures inside 60 days, left as found
Options put/call open interest 4.03, read 2026-11-01
Ethical passes the values gate
Price1,150.89 USD
Fair value2,301.78
Ethical score88.4/100
RatingSTRONG OPPORTUNITY
Our investment reviews on this name
2026-10-11Read Markdown1,777.80-35.3% to today ✓Accumulation gives way to Markdown
2026-09-13Read Accumulation1,737.99-33.8% to today Distribution gives way to Accumulation after a 29% rise in 4 weeks
2026-08-13Read Distribution1,350.50-14.8% to today ✓Markup gives way to Distribution after a 13% slide in 6 weeks
2026-07-02Read Markup1,559.32-26.2% to today First review on file: Markup
Our analytic regime reads on this name, dated and marked against the screened price. Small sample per name, and separate from the daily-framework accuracy on the Track Record page.
Sandisk holds its Markdown at $1,150.89. The statistical read favours the sellers, held for 42 days.
As held on the ledger · 2026-10-30
Phase
Markdown · caution
Quantitative state
The statistical read favours the sellers, held for 42 days
Price at the screen
$1,150.89
Valuation
17.02 trailing · 4.71 forward price to earnings
Values screen
PASS· score 88.4
The Workings
Five Screens, Shown in Full
Full pass across all five screens. This security clears the Titan Ethical Standard: its business and its balance sheet both stay inside the lines.
Test
Figure
Limit
What it means
Status
Business activity
Permissible
Core business clean
Its core business isn't built on prohibited lines: no gambling, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, or interest-based lending.
Pass
Debt load
15.73%
Below 33%
Interest-bearing debt is just 15.7% of its assets, well under the one-third ceiling: it does not run on borrowed money.
Pass
Interest-bearing cash
0.00%
Below 33%
Cash held in interest-bearing accounts and securities is 0.0% of assets, under the one-third limit.
Pass
Receivables
19.63%
Below 49%
Money owed to the company is 19.6% of assets, under the 49% limit.
Pass
Revenue purity
0.30%
Below 5%
Only 0.3% of revenue comes from non-compliant sources, under the 5% line.
Pass
Five checks adapted from AAOIFI screening standards: business activity plus four balance-sheet ratios. All five must pass for ethical clearance. Every figure is arithmetic on public accounts, not judgement.
The Ethical Read
Why It Clears, in Plain English
Sandisk clears all five screens. Its business is in a permissible area, its interest-bearing debt is about 16%, inside the ~33% line, and almost none of its income is interest, so it passes.
Read as at 2026-10-31. It updates when the underlying figures move, and past reads are kept below.
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What the Numbers Say It Is Worth
The Fair Value Range
Our analysis reads STRONG OPPORTUNITY: it trades at roughly a 100% discount to our $2,301.78 fair value, strong competitive moat, 371.60% revenue growth.
Fair value range in USD, drawn from the 2026-10-30 screen. The gold marker is the market price at the same screen. A 100.0% margin of safety to the base estimate.
Where our models see it going: fair-value estimate $2,301.78, range not available, dated to the 2026-10-30 screen.
Fair value and rating are our own model estimates; the Street's range reflects third-party analyst estimates. Analysis, not advice.
The Business, in Plain Words
NAND Storage Powerhouse Undervalued
Imagine every piece of data from a smartphone to a supercomputer needing a home, and that's where Sandisk steps in. As a provider of NAND flash technology for data storage devices, its role is crucial in our digital world. The company's stock price at $1600.62 significantly lags our fair value estimate of $2625, presenting a compelling +64% margin of safety. Why it stands out is a tale of strong financials and growth; Sandisk boasts a 372% revenue growth and a robust 56% profit margin, underpinned by a 92% return on equity.
However, risk shouldn't be overlooked. Despite a consensus buy rating from 23 analysts with a median target of $2100, the market's cautious stance could be attributed to the volatile nature of the tech sector and the fierce competition within it. The forward P/E of 6.0x, while enticing, may also reflect investor concerns about future earnings sustainability.
Given Sandisk's strong ethical standing and a 'strong' moat indicating competitive advantage, we see a strong opportunity in a company that's not just keeping pace but leading in the data storage revolution. This is bolstered by its significant revenue growth and high profit margins. Analysis, not advice.
Another profit measure, before interest, tax and non-cash costs: EBITDA.
The risks · The main risks here are ordinary market swings and the chance our fair-value read proves too optimistic.
Plain-English interpretation of our own screen data. Analysis, not advice.
Where & How to Trade
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The Dated Journal · Newest First, Never Edited
Every Entry, As Written
2026-10-29Markdown$1,404.77+11.9%Entry 16
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved up 11.9% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 0% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-28Markdown$1,255.58+0.0%Entry 15
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 0% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-27Markdown$1,255.58-10.0%Entry 14
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 10.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 0% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-26Markdown$1,394.83+0.0%Entry 13
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 0% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-25Markdown$1,394.83+0.0%Entry 12
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 7% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-24Markdown$1,394.83+0.0%Entry 11
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 7% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-23Markdown$1,394.83+0.0%Entry 10
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 7% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-22Markdown$1,394.83+0.0%Entry 9
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it B. Technically it is holding around 7% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading oversold. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
2026-10-18Markdown$1,394.83-21.5%Entry 8
The analysis reads markdown. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 21.5% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it A. Technically it is holding around 242% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493.
2026-10-11Markdown · changed$1,777.80+0.0%Entry 7
The framework has shifted from accumulation to markdown since the last review. Price is trending lower. Sellers are in control and the prior trend has reversed. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows excellent risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it A. Technically it is holding around 242% above its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are up 3851%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 73%. The street (22 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $1493.
Each entry above was written on its date, before the outcome. A journal you can prune is not a journal.
