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About Waters
Water sells liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis tools. These analytical instruments provide essential information on various products, such as their molecular structures and physical properties, to help clients enhance the health and well-being of end users. As a percentage of sales in 2024, Waters generated 58% from biopharmaceutical customers, 31% from industrial clients, and 11% from academic/government institutions.
Ticker
$WAT
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Life Sciences Tools & Services
Headquarters
Employees
7,600
ISIN
US9418481035
Website
Waters Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$21B
32.41
$11.02
1.14
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Price and volume
Market cap
$21B
Beta
1.14
52-week high
$423.56
52-week low
$279.24
Average daily volume
495K
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.811
Quick ratio
1.141
Long term debt to equity
74.232
Total debt to equity
78.582
Interest coverage (TTM)
10.78%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,021.882
Gross margin (TTM)
59.27%
Net profit margin (TTM)
22.02%
Operating margin (TTM)
27.80%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
16.08%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$390,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
11.61%
Return on equity (TTM)
40.82%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
32.411
Price to revenue (TTM)
7.107
Price to book
10.83
Price to tangible book (TTM)
209.04
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
34.24
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.92%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1,042.76%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.57%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
8.23%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.32%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.98%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.22%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.37%
What the Analysts think about Waters
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Waters stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Waters Corporation reported a 6% increase in Q4 2024 sales to $873 million, exceeding guidance and driven by strong pharmaceutical sector growth. (stocktitan.net)
The company's instruments and recurring revenue streams grew by 8% and 9% respectively in constant currency during Q4 2024, indicating robust demand and a stable revenue base. (stocktitan.net)
Waters Corporation's Q1 2025 net income rose by 18.8% to $121.38 million, reflecting sustained profitability and effective cost management. (ainvest.com)
Despite strong Q4 2024 results, Waters Corporation's Q1 2025 revenue guidance of $652.8 million was 2.8% below analysts' estimates, raising concerns about future growth. (financialcontent.com)
The company faces challenges in the Chinese market, with sales declining mid-single digits in Q3 2024, indicating potential difficulties in a key growth region. (simplywall.st)
Waters Corporation's high net debt to equity ratio of 94.9% presents financial risks, especially in volatile markets, potentially impacting its ability to invest in growth initiatives. (simplywall.st)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Waters stock?
Waters (WAT) has a market cap of $21B as of July 03, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Waters stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Waters (WAT) stock is 32.41 as of July 03, 2025.
Does Waters stock pay dividends?
No, Waters (WAT) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of July 03, 2025.
When is the next Waters dividend payment date?
Waters (WAT) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Waters?
Waters (WAT) has a beta rating of 1.14. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.