West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
WST
Rank in Stocks
#887
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
$384.10
Last synced: 2026-10-19
Market Cap
$27.03B
Change (1 day)
0.16%
Change (1 year)
39.72%
Country
US
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Category
Healthcare
P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 47.60
According to West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 47.60. At the end of 2023 the company had a P/E ratio of 44.09.
P/E ratio history for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 47.60 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 48.53 | 10.08% |
| 2023 | 44.09 | 47.53% |
| 2022 | 29.89 | -43.32% |
| 2021 | 52.73 | -12.81% |
| 2020 | 60.48 | 31.40% |
| 2019 | 46.03 | 31.45% |
| 2018 | 35.01 | -27.64% |
| 2017 | 48.39 | 11.74% |
| 2016 | 43.30 | -4.53% |
| 2015 | 45.35 | 52.71% |
| 2014 | 29.70 | -2.33% |
| 2013 | 30.41 | 31.79% |
| 2012 | 23.07 | 36.16% |
| 2011 | 16.94 | -19.35% |
| 2010 | 21.01 | 18.63% |
| 2009 | 17.71 | 24.43% |
| 2008 | 14.23 | -24.20% |
| 2007 | 18.78 | -23.63% |
| 2006 | 24.59 | 43.98% |
| 2005 | 17.08 | -55.90% |
| 2004 | 38.72 | 151.44% |
| 2003 | 15.40 | -19.63% |
| 2002 | 19.16 | -126.13% |
| 2001 | -73.33 | -133.16% |
| 2000 | 221.15 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47.48 | -0.25% |
US
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| 27.43 | -42.39% |
FR
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| - | - |
JP
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| 56.89 | 19.51% |
US
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| - | - |
CH
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A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.