West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
WST
Rank in Stocks
#899
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) specializes in the development,... West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) specializes in the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of essential containment and delivery solutions for injectable pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products. The company's operations span across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region, structured into two primary business units: Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers a comprehensive array of components for injectable packaging, including stoppers and seals, alongside syringe and cartridge parts, which can be customized for specific injectable drug delivery requirements. It also provides advanced drug administration systems designed to enhance safe and effective delivery through sophisticated reconstitution, mixing, and transfer technologies. This segment further supplies ancillary services such as specialized films, protective coatings, cleaning, precision vision inspection, and sterilization processes to elevate the quality of packaging components. Innovative drug containment options, like Crystal Zenith – a cyclic olefin polymer used in vials, syringes, and cartridges – and user-friendly self-injection devices are also key offerings. Additionally, it provides a suite of integrated support services covering analytical laboratory analysis, primary packaging assistance during the pre-approval stage, engineering development, regulatory guidance, and post-purchase technical support. Its clientele primarily includes manufacturers of biologic, generic, and other pharmaceutical products. In contrast, the Contract-Manufactured Products division focuses on the design, production, and automated assembly of various devices for surgical, diagnostic, ophthalmic, and general drug delivery applications, alongside consumer items. This segment caters to pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device manufacturers. The company's offerings reach customers worldwide through a dedicated sales team, an extensive distribution network, and partnerships with contract sales agents and regional distributors. Established in 1923, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Share Price
$383.49
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$26.99B
Change (1 day)
0.13%
Change (1 year)
41.72%
Country
US
Trade West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)
Category
Healthcare
Operating Margin for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 20.64%
According to West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 20.64%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 24.09%.
Operating Margin history for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 20.64% | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 20.56% | -14.65% |
| 2023 | 24.09% | -8.96% |
| 2022 | 26.46% | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 26.80% | 37.30% |
| 2020 | 19.52% | 21.09% |
| 2019 | 16.12% | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 14.83% | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 14.35% | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 14.28% | 58.84% |
| 2015 | 8.99% | -29.71% |
| 2014 | 12.79% | 11.70% |
| 2013 | 11.45% | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 10.78% | 10.91% |
| 2011 | 9.72% | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 9.60% | -4.38% |
| 2009 | 10.04% | -15.27% |
| 2008 | 11.85% | 6.95% |
| 2007 | 11.08% | -4.24% |
| 2006 | 11.57% | 10.61% |
| 2005 | 10.46% | -11.36% |
| 2004 | 11.80% | 6.21% |
| 2003 | 11.11% | 74.69% |
| 2002 | 6.36% | -38.90% |
| 2001 | 10.41% | 25.42% |
| 2000 | 8.30% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.28% | -98.48% |
US
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| 12.36% | -99.40% |
FR
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| 0.00% | - |
JP
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| 9.83% | -99.52% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
CH
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.