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WST West Pharmaceutical Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services stock as of May 15, 2025 is 32.82. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $6.42 and the stock price of $210.68 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 24% from its last 4 quarters average of 43.5.

WST PE ratio history

How has WST's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of West Pharmaceutical Services for the last ten years is 45.57. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 32.82 is 28% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WST's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2020 quarter at 64.99, when the price was $274.9 and the EPS was $4.23. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 29.19 with a price of $246.08 and an EPS of $8.43.

Today
33.32
Average
45.57
Median
45.79
Minimum
29.19
Maximum
64.99

West Pharmaceutical Services PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 52.25% in 2015

Maximum annual decrease: -43.33% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 48.53 9.97% $327.56 $6.75
2023 44.13 47.59% $352.12 $7.98
2022 29.9 -43.33% $235.35 $7.87
2021 52.76 -12.85% $469.01 $8.89
2020 60.54 31.69% $283.31 $4.68
2019 45.97 31.31% $150.33 $3.27
2018 35.01 -27.62% $98.03 $2.8
2017 48.37 11.76% $98.67 $2.04
2016 43.28 -4.42% $84.83 $1.96
2015 45.28 52.25% $60.22 $1.33
2014 29.74 -2.4% $53.24 $1.79
2013 30.47 32.48% $49.06 $1.61
2012 23 35.77% $27.38 $1.19
2011 16.94 -19.41% $18.98 $1.12
2010 21.02 19.03% $20.6 $0.98

West Pharmaceutical Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 34.87 -28.15% $223.88 $6.42
Dec 2024 48.53 10.1% $327.56 $6.75
Sep 2024 44.08 -4.86% $300.16 $6.81
Jun 2024 46.33 -10.2% $329.39 $7.11
Mar 2024 51.59 16.9% $395.71 $7.67
Dec 2023 44.13 -11.67% $352.12 $7.98
Sep 2023 49.96 -9.08% $375.21 $7.51
Jun 2023 54.95 17.51% $382.47 $6.96
Mar 2023 46.76 56.39% $346.47 $7.41
Dec 2022 29.9 2.43% $235.35 $7.87
Sep 2022 29.19 -11.38% $246.08 $8.43
Jun 2022 32.94 -26.37% $302.37 $9.18
Mar 2022 44.74 -15.2% $410.71 $9.18
Dec 2021 52.76 2.79% $469.01 $8.89
Sep 2021 51.33 0.2% $424.54 $8.27

WST Price vs fair value

How does WST's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

WST average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WST for the past years

The current PE ratio of WST is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
42.77
5-year avg
47.33
10-year avg
45.57
15-year avg
38.18

WST PE vs peers

What is WST's PE ratio compared to its peers

WST's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks SYK and BDX, but it is above JNJ's and MDT's. West Pharmaceutical Services's current PE ratio of 32.82 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 33.38.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 16.67 $363.32B
MDT Medtronic plc 26 $110.39B
WST West Pharmaceutical Services Inc 33.32 $15.37B
BDX Becton Dickinson & Co 33.51 $49.76B
TFX Teleflex Inc 39.29 $5.66B
SYK Stryker Corp 52.32 $149.95B
ICUI Icu Medical Inc N/A $3.47B
BAX Baxter International Inc N/A $16.02B
PLL Piedmont Lithium Inc N/A $143.53M

Frequently asked questions

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's PE ratio?

As of May 15, 2025, WST stock has a price to earnings ratio of 32.82.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services (WST)?

Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for WST stock is 42.77.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services (WST)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for WST stock is 47.33.

What is the highest PE ratio for WST?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 64.99 in the Sep 2020 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for WST compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of WST is 28% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is WST's PE ratio calculated (West Pharmaceutical Services PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (May 15, 2025), West Pharmaceutical Services's share price is $210.68. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $6.42. Therefore, West Pharmaceutical Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 32.82. PE RATIO(32.82) = STOCK PRICE($210.68) / TTM EPS($6.42)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.