WAT Waters PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Waters stock stands at 35.66 as of Feb 21, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $10.51 and the stock price of $374.82 per share. An increase of 13% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 31.7 of the past four quarters.
WAT PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Waters has been 71.37. The current 35.66 price-to-earnings ratio is 50% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WAT's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 772.76, with a price of $193.19 and an EPS of $0.25. The Dec 2016 quarter saw the lowest point at 20.8, with a price of $134.39 and an EPS of $6.46.
Waters PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 3,615.19% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -96.83% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30.29 | 4.34% | $329.23 | $10.87 |
| 2022 | 29.03 | -12.35% | $342.58 | $11.8 |
| 2021 | 33.12 | 12.46% | $372.6 | $11.25 |
| 2020 | 29.45 | 10.42% | $247.42 | $8.4 |
| 2019 | 26.67 | 8.99% | $233.65 | $8.76 |
| 2018 | 24.47 | -96.83% | $188.65 | $7.71 |
| 2017 | 772.76 | 3,615.19% | $193.19 | $0.25 |
| 2016 | 20.8 | -11.9% | $134.39 | $6.46 |
| 2015 | 23.61 | 7.22% | $134.58 | $5.7 |
| 2014 | 22.02 | 16.02% | $112.72 | $5.12 |
| 2013 | 18.98 | 14.41% | $100 | $5.27 |
| 2012 | 16.59 | 6.89% | $87.12 | $5.25 |
| 2011 | 15.52 | -17.53% | $74.05 | $4.77 |
| 2010 | 18.82 | 2.34% | $77.71 | $4.13 |
| 2009 | 18.39 | 63.03% | $61.96 | $3.37 |
Waters PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 34 | 18.01% | $357.33 | $10.51 |
| Jun 2024 | 28.81 | -14.2% | $290.12 | $10.07 |
| Mar 2024 | 33.58 | 10.86% | $344.23 | $10.25 |
| Dec 2023 | 30.29 | 22.29% | $329.23 | $10.87 |
| Sep 2023 | 24.77 | 5.85% | $274.21 | $11.07 |
| Jul 2023 | 23.4 | -12.72% | $266.54 | $11.39 |
| Apr 2023 | 26.81 | -7.65% | $309.63 | $11.55 |
| Dec 2022 | 29.03 | 23.95% | $342.58 | $11.8 |
| Oct 2022 | 23.42 | -19.77% | $269.53 | $11.51 |
| Jul 2022 | 29.19 | 8.88% | $336.89 | $11.54 |
| Apr 2022 | 26.81 | -19.05% | $308.58 | $11.51 |
| Dec 2021 | 33.12 | 4.58% | $372.6 | $11.25 |
| Oct 2021 | 31.67 | -5.12% | $355.7 | $11.23 |
| Jul 2021 | 33.38 | 16.31% | $355.49 | $10.65 |
| Apr 2021 | 28.7 | -2.55% | $284.72 | $9.92 |
WAT average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WAT is above its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
WAT PE vs peers
WAT's PE ratio is less than its peer stock DHR, but it is above GE's and TMO's. Waters is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (35.66) than its peers average of 31.87.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BRKR Bruker Corp | 24.43 | $7.7B |
| A Agilent Technologies Inc | 30.49 | $38.66B |
| MTD Mettler Toledo International Inc | 31.63 | $26.91B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 32.12 | $200.91B |
| GE General Electric Co | 33.08 | $214.48B |
| WAT Waters Corp | 35.66 | $22.26B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 39.44 | $150.25B |
| BIO Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc | N/A | $7.85B |
| HBIO Harvard Bioscience Inc | N/A | $43.18M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waters's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WAT stock is 35.66 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Waters (WAT)?
The average PE ratio for WAT stock over the past 3 years is 28.19.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Waters (WAT)?
The average PE ratio for WAT stock over the past 5 years is 28.16.
What is the highest PE ratio for WAT?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 772.76.
How does the current PE ratio for WAT compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of WAT is 50% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is WAT's PE ratio calculated (Waters PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Waters's share price is $374.82. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $10.51. Therefore, Waters's price to earnings ratio for today is 35.66. PE RATIO(35.66) = STOCK PRICE($374.82) / TTM EPS($10.51)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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