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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)

360.43 -7.75 (-2.10%)
At close: April 26 at 4:00 PM EDT
361.15 +0.72 (+0.20%)
After hours: April 26 at 4:58 PM EDT
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  • Previous Close 368.18
  • Open 364.22
  • Bid 352.77 x 800
  • Ask 360.79 x 800
  • Day's Range 358.89 - 370.00
  • 52 Week Range 310.42 - 415.73
  • Volume 599,944
  • Avg. Volume 545,301
  • Market Cap (intraday) 26.385B
  • Beta (5Y Monthly) 1.02
  • PE Ratio (TTM) 47.61
  • EPS (TTM) 7.57
  • Earnings Date Jul 25, 2024 - Jul 29, 2024
  • Forward Dividend & Yield 0.80 (0.22%)
  • Ex-Dividend Date Jul 31, 2024
  • 1y Target Est 403.29

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 processes and services to enhance the quality of packaging components. This segment also provides drug containment solutions, including Crystal Zenith, a cyclic olefin polymer in the form of vials, syringes, and cartridges; and self-injection devices; and a range of integrated solutions, including analytical lab services, pre-approval primary packaging support and engineering development, regulatory expertise, and after-sales technical support. This segment serves biologic, generic, and pharmaceutical drug companies. The Contract-Manufactured Products segment is involved in the design, manufacture, and automated assembly of devices used in surgical, diagnostic, ophthalmic, injectable, and other drug delivery systems, as well as consumer products. The company serves pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device companies. It sells and distributes its products through its sales force and distribution network, contract sales agents, and regional distributors. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.

www.westpharma.com

10,600

Full Time Employees

December 31

Fiscal Year Ends

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Performance Overview: WST

Trailing total returns as of 4/26/2024, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is

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YTD Return

WST
2.47%
S&P 500
6.92%

1-Year Return

WST
1.18%
S&P 500
25.26%

3-Year Return

WST
12.10%
S&P 500
22.00%

5-Year Return

WST
198.76%
S&P 500
74.29%

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Statistics: WST

Valuation Measures

Annual
As of 4/26/2024
  • Market Cap

    26.25B

  • Enterprise Value

    25.96B

  • Trailing P/E

    47.55

  • Forward P/E

    47.17

  • PEG Ratio (5yr expected)

    6.38

  • Price/Sales (ttm)

    9.22

  • Price/Book (mrq)

    9.79

  • Enterprise Value/Revenue

    8.86

  • Enterprise Value/EBITDA

    31.77

Financial Highlights

Profitability and Income Statement

  • Profit Margin

    19.42%

  • Return on Assets (ttm)

    11.40%

  • Return on Equity (ttm)

    20.84%

  • Revenue (ttm)

    2.93B

  • Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)

    568.7M

  • Diluted EPS (ttm)

    7.57

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

  • Total Cash (mrq)

    601.8M

  • Total Debt/Equity (mrq)

    11.44%

  • Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)

    143.34M

Research Analysis: WST

Analyst Price Targets

355.00
403.29 Average
360.43 Current
470.00 High
 

Analyst Recommendations

  • Strong Buy
  • Buy
  • Hold
  • Underperform
  • Sell
 

Earnings

Consensus EPS
 

Company Insights: WST

Fair Value

360.43 Current
 

Dividend Score

0 Low
WST
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Hiring Score

0 Low
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Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Insider Sentiment Score

0 Low
WST
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Research Reports: WST

  • Analyst Report: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

    West Pharmaceutical Services is based in Pennsylvania, U.S., and is a key supplier to firms in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generic drug industries. West sells elastomer-based packaging components (including stoppers, seals, and plungers), non-glass containment solutions, and auto-injectors for injectable drugs. The company reports in two segments: proprietary products (about 80% of total revenue) and contract-manufactured products (about 20% of total revenue). It generates approximately 55% of its revenue from international markets and 45% from the United States.

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  • WST: Raising target price to $410.00

    WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES has an Investment Rating of HOLD; a target price of $410.000000; an Industry Subrating of Low; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Medium; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Low.

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  • WST: Lowering target price to $398.00

    WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES has an Investment Rating of HOLD; a target price of $398.000000; an Industry Subrating of Low; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Medium; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Low.

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  • WST: Raising target price to $412.00

    WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES has an Investment Rating of HOLD; a target price of $412.000000; an Industry Subrating of Low; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Medium; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Low.

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