West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (wst)
WST — Company Overview
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) trades on NYQ as part of the Healthcare peer group (Medical Instruments & Supplies).
| Ticker | WST |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Industry | Medical Instruments & Supplies |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $26.45B |
| Last price | $375.87 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
WST — Business Description
WST represents a Medical Instruments & Supplies business in the Healthcare segment. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers stoppers and seals for injectable packaging systems; syringe and cartridge components, including custom solutions for the needs of injectable drug applications, as well as administration systems that enhance the safe delivery of drugs through advanced reconstitution, mixing, and transfer technologies; and films, coatings, washing, and vision inspection and sterilization pr…
Official website: https://www.westpharma.com.
WST — Investment Thesis
At a high level, WST offers exposure to Healthcare with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 13.8% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 46.87× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (37.65×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $26.45B.
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WST — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 17.0% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $277.94M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 46.87× |
| Forward P/E | 37.65× |
| Price / Sales | 7.95× |
| Price / Book | 8.85× |
| Gross margin | 36.8% |
| Operating margin | 22.5% |
| Profit margin | 17.0% |
| Return on equity | 19.1% |
| Debt / Equity | 10.59 |
| Free cash flow | $277.94M |
WST — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) depends on demand trends in Medical Instruments & Supplies and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 13.8% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 18.1% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 2.6% below the 52-week high.
WST — Competitive Position
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Healthcare.
- Competes within Healthcare, specifically in Medical Instruments & Supplies.
- Market capitalization of $26.45B places WST among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 36.8% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
WST — Strengths
Strengths for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 13.8% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 18.1% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 19.1% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 36.8% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($277.94M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 10.59).
WST — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) based on available data:
- Elevated trailing P/E (46.87×) limits valuation margin of safety.
WST — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (13.8%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
WST — Risks
- Rich valuation (P/E 46.87×) increases downside if growth slows.
WST — Summary
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) is a large-cap Healthcare company focused on Medical Instruments & Supplies, listed on NYQ. Last price $375.87 with market cap $26.45B. Trailing P/E 46.87×. Revenue grew 13.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 13.8% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (46.87×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. FAQ
What does West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) do?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Proprietary Products and Contrac…
What is WST's P/E ratio?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 46.87× based on publicly available market data.
Does WST pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.2%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is WST in?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is classified in Healthcare (Medical Instruments & Supplies) on NYQ.
What is WST's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $26.45B.
What are the main risks for WST?
Key risks include elevated valuation, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of WST?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 13.8% year-over-year, earnings growth of 18.1% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for WST?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. are on the free /stocks/wst/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.