WST

$239.42

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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$239.42
Potential Downside
39.3%
Whystock Fair Value$145.32
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Fundamentals

SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical Instruments & Supplies

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, Pro...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$17.26B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
35.21
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.18
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
37.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.86%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
2.10

Recent News

Zacks
Mar 16, 2026

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Atmos Energy, Colgate-Palmolive and West Pharmaceutical Services

Dividend Aristocrats like Atmos Energy, Colgate-Palmolive and West Pharmaceutical Services offer steady income as geopolitical tensions and oil price spikes rattle markets.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 16, 2026

Will CEO Succession and Chair Role Debate Reshape West Pharmaceutical’s Governance Story (WST)?

In early March 2026, West Pharmaceutical Services announced that long-time President, CEO and Board Chair Eric M. Green plans to retire in the second half of 2026, reaffirmed its February 12, 2026 guidance, and later received a shareholder proposal seeking to permanently separate the CEO and Chair roles, which the company urged investors to vote against at its May 4, 2026 annual meeting. This combination of a planned leadership transition, strong Q4 2025 results with reaffirmed guidance, and...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 13, 2026

3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now Amid the Middle East Crisis

Middle East tensions rattle markets as oil tops $100. Atmos Energy, Colgate-Palmolive and West Pharmaceutical Services stand out as dividend aristocrats for stability.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Barchart
Mar 13, 2026

How Is West Pharmaceutical's Stock Performance Compared to Other Healthcare Stocks?

Despite West Pharmaceutical's underperformance relative to its peers on a YTD basis, Wall Street analysts remain strongly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 11, 2026

Reasons to Add West Pharmaceutical Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

WST eyes growth from high-value components, GLP-1 drug demand and Annex 1 conversions, but generics destocking and European capacity constraints pose risks.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.