WST - West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc Stock Analysis
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc (WST) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry, part of the broader Healthcare sector. The company has a market capitalization of 18.80B, generates annual revenue of 3.02B, and reports net income of 491.70M. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 261.36 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company has very low leverage, which may indicate conservative financial management or underutilization of debt. The dividend yield (0.27%) is modest, often associated with growth-oriented companies. The stock has average market volatility, aligning with general market movement.
Analyst recommendation stands at Buy (4.05), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 98.38%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -20.24%, trading within a 52-week range of 187.43 - 348.90.
WST - West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc
261.36
Analyst Consensus
Buy 4.05
WST – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 10
- Hold: 5
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 21
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 38.71 | EPS (ttm): | 6.75 | Insider Own: | 0.62% | Shs Outstand: | 71.90M | Perf Week: | -3.57% |
| Market Cap: | 18.80B | Forward P/E: | 33.60 | EPS next Y: | 7.78 | Insider Trans: | 0.00% | Shs Float: | 71.50M | Perf Month: | -2.18% |
| Income(ttm): | 491.70M | PEG: | 4.18 | EPS next Q: | 1.83 | Inst Own: | 98.38% | Short Float: | 2.01% | Perf Quarter: | 7.52% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 3.02B | P/S: | 6.23 | EPS this Y: | 5.14% | Inst Trans: | -0.34% | Short Ratio: | 2.18 | Perf Half Y: | 20.64% |
| Book/sh: | 42.44 | P/B: | 6.16 | EPS next Y: | 9.61% | ROA: | 12.64% | Short Interest: | 1.43M | Perf Year: | -20.24% |
| Cash/sh: | 8.74 | P/C: | 29.92 | EPS next 5Y: | 9.26% | ROE: | 16.94% | 52W Range: | 187.43 - 348.90 | Perf YTD: | -20.21% |
| Dividend Est.: | 0.71 (0.27%) | P/FCF: | 49.60 | EPS past 3/5Y: | -8.31% 15.84% | ROIC: | 14.76% | 52W High: | 348.90 -25.09% | Beta: | 1.17 |
| Dividend TTM: | 0.85 (0.33%) | Quick Ratio: | 2.18 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 0.72% 9.43% | Gross Margin: | 35.59% | 52W Low: | 187.43 39.44% | Perf 5Y: | -8.79% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Nov 12, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 2.87 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -0.26% | Oper. Margin: | 20.91% | RSI (14): | 40.47 | Volatility: | 2.51% 3.57% |
| Employees: | 10600 | Debt/Eq: | 0.10 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 4.90% | Profit Margin: | 16.30% | Recom: | 1.61 | Target Price: | 352.62 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 0.09 | EPS Q/Q: | 4.07% | Payout: | 12.27% | Rel Volume: | 1.12 | Prev Close: | 266.66 |
| Sales Surprise: | 2.40% | EPS Surprise: | 16.33% | Sales Q/Q: | 7.69% | Earnings: | Oct 23 BMO | Avg Volume: | 659.19K | Price: | 261.36 |
| SMA20: | -6.72% | SMA50: | -2.72% | SMA200: | 8.91% | Undervalued: 34.92% | Volume: | 738,362 | Change: | -1.99% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 163.77
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 104.62
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 346.88
Average value: 205.09
About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. It operates through the Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products segments. The Proprietary Products segment offers proprietary packaging, containment solutions and drug delivery products, along with analytical lab services, primarily to biologic, generic, and pharmaceutical drug customers. The Contract-Manufactured Products segment serves as a fully integrated business, focused on the design, manufacture, and automated assembly of complex devices, primarily for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device customers. The company was founded by Herman O. West on July 27, 1923 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.
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