West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) stock
West Pharmaceutical Services is a stable company in the “Health care” sector. Here are the key numbers from official filings and the price. The full report with 20 years of history, comparison and news is in the Analyst.
| Metric | Value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth a year | 7.4% | moderate |
| Profit margin | 16.1% | medium |
| Debt to annual profit | no debt | no debt |
| Dividends a year | 0.2% | small |
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 55 | expensive |
| Share price over the year | +44% | rose |
The full report: 20 years of history, valuation, comparison with any companies, news and a live price.
Open the WST report →In short
Of five key metrics, 4 are strong and 1 weak. Over the past year the stock rose (+44%).
Which goal it fits
- Grow capital — partly.
- Earn income — partly.
- Preserve — fits.
Assessed by the same rules as in the Analyst: the company's metrics are checked against what matters for each goal.
Does West Pharmaceutical Services pay dividends
Yes. The dividend yield is about 0.2% a year at the current price. The dividend has been raised 14 years in a row.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services stock expensive
Price to earnings (P/E) is 55: an investor pays 55 dollars for each dollar of the company's annual profit. That is expensive: future growth is already priced in.
Other companies in the sector
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Data as of 2026-10-06: filings — SEC EDGAR, price — Yahoo Finance. This page is educational and is not investment advice.