WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (1WST.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1WST • US9553061055
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This 1WST.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1WST.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1WST had positive earnings in the past year.
- 1WST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years 1WST has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1WST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.56%, 1WST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1WST's Return On Equity of 15.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1WST outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- 1WST has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.09%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1WST is significantly above the industry average of 9.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.56% | ||
| ROE | 15.54% | ||
| ROIC | 14.09% |
ROA(3y)13.53%
ROA(5y)15.35%
ROE(3y)18.17%
ROE(5y)20.93%
ROIC(3y)15.83%
ROIC(5y)17.92%
1.3 Margins
- 1WST's Profit Margin of 16.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1WST outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1WST has remained more or less at the same level.
- 1WST has a better Operating Margin (20.53%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1WST has remained more or less at the same level.
- 1WST has a Gross Margin (35.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 1WST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.06% | ||
| GM | 35.91% |
OM growth 3Y-7.75%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y-7.51%
PM growth 5Y-0.08%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
2. 1WST.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- 1WST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1WST has less shares outstanding
- 1WST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1WST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 12.77 indicates that 1WST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- 1WST has a better Altman-Z score (12.77) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 1WST has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 1WST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.44) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
- 1WST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of 1WST (0.06) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC10.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.02 indicates that 1WST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of 1WST (3.02) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
- 1WST has a Quick Ratio of 2.34. This indicates that 1WST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of 1WST (2.34) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 |
3. 1WST.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- 1WST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 8.00%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.94% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.25% in the past year.
- 1WST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8%
EPS 3Y-5.25%
EPS 5Y8.94%
EPS Q2Q%12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.25%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y7.44%
Sales Q2Q%7.51%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.50% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 1WST is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.14%
EPS Next 2Y11.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue Next Year6.01%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.31%
Revenue Next 5Y5.6%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. 1WST.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.91, 1WST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1WST indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1WST is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 1WST is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1WST.
- 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1WST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1WST to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say 1WST is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1WST is valued a bit more expensive than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 1WST.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1WST does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of 1WST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)3.79
EPS Next 2Y11.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
5. 1WST.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 1WST has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.52, 1WST has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, 1WST's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1WST has a limited annual growth rate of 5.48%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.48%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 12.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1WST. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of 1WST is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP12.4%
EPS Next 2Y11.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
1WST.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1WST (3/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
214
+214 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Inst Owners97.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.41B
Revenue(TTM)3.07B
Net Income(TTM)493.70M
Analysts80.87
Price Target283.43 (32.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend0.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.48%
DP12.4%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.82%
Min EPS beat(2)10.24%
Max EPS beat(2)15.4%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.68%
Min EPS beat(4)10.24%
Max EPS beat(4)20.68%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.16%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)11.7%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)11.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.1%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.33%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.11%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.49%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.34%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.5 | ||
| P/S | 5.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.58 | ||
| P/B | 5.6 | ||
| P/tB | 5.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.45 |
EPS(TTM)6.31
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)7.02
Fwd EY3.28%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY2.63%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY4.24%
SpS36.97
BVpS38.19
TBVpS36.78
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)3.79
Graham Number73.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.56% | ||
| ROE | 15.54% | ||
| ROCE | 17.45% | ||
| ROIC | 14.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.82% | ||
| OM | 20.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.06% | ||
| GM | 35.91% | ||
| FCFM | 15.25% |
ROA(3y)13.53%
ROA(5y)15.35%
ROE(3y)18.17%
ROE(5y)20.93%
ROIC(3y)15.83%
ROIC(5y)17.92%
ROICexc(3y)20.32%
ROICexc(5y)23.97%
ROICexgc(3y)21.34%
ROICexgc(5y)25.37%
ROCE(3y)19.61%
ROCE(5y)22.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.17%
OM growth 3Y-7.75%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y-7.51%
PM growth 5Y-0.08%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 166.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2103.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.77 |
F-Score7
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)224.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)223.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.68%
Profit Quality(3y)73.64%
Profit Quality(5y)69.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8%
EPS 3Y-5.25%
EPS 5Y8.94%
EPS Q2Q%12.09%
EPS Next Y11.14%
EPS Next 2Y11.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.25%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y7.44%
Sales Q2Q%7.51%
Revenue Next Year6.01%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.31%
Revenue Next 5Y5.6%
EBIT growth 1Y7.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.8%
EBIT growth 5Y8.6%
EBIT Next Year43.23%
EBIT Next 3Y19.91%
EBIT Next 5Y13.54%
FCF growth 1Y69.65%
FCF growth 3Y2.19%
FCF growth 5Y9.48%
OCF growth 1Y15.52%
OCF growth 3Y1.4%
OCF growth 5Y9.82%
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES / 1WST.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1WST stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1WST.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1WST stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (1WST.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of 1WST stock?
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (1WST.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for 1WST stock?
The financial health rating of WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (1WST.MI) is 10 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 1WST stock?
The dividend rating of WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (1WST.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 12.4%.