Is Waters Corporation (WAT) Overvalued?
We dive into why Waters Corporation (WAT) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-17, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Tudor Pop
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company operates through two segments, Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and supports products, including chromatography columns, and other consumable products. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments for use in predicting the suitability and stability of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids for various industrial, consumer goods, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. In addition, the company offers MS technology, which is used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. Its products are used by clinical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Waters Corporation’s (WAT) Stock Is Up 5.18%
As of Wednesday, June 24, Waters Corporation’s WAT share price has surged by 5.18%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Jenna Brashear
Why Waters Corporation’s (WAT) Stock Is Up 11.96%
As of Tuesday, May 05, Waters Corporation’s WAT share price has surged by 11.96%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Jenna Brashear
Why Waters Corporation’s (WAT) Stock Is Up 12.04%
As of Tuesday, May 05, Waters Corporation’s WAT share price has surged by 12.04%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Omar Beirat
What You Need to Know About Waters Corporation's Q2 Earnings
Waters Corporation's fiscal Q2 earnings report was released on Tuesday, May 05. Let's dive in to see if (WAT) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Rosalio Madrigal
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | WAT | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $37,340.1 | $1,774.7 | 91% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 82.1 | 94.8 | 58% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 99.9% | 90.1% | 96% |
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| Float (Mil) | 98.0 | 69.9 | 61% |
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| Beta | 1.20 | 1.20 | 70% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 904 | 838 | 69% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
25.4% | 81.0% | 66% |
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| Growth | WAT | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 6.0% | 7.8% | 41% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 4.3% | (13.7%) | 46% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 5.2% | 0.7% | 38 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 22.0% | (15.0%) | 81% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 20 | 24 | 24 | |
| Current EPS | $3.008 | $14.514 | $16.494 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $3.005 | $14.513 | $16.466 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $3.041 | $14.387 | $16.341 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (443.0%) | 34.9% | 71.5% | |
| Financials | WAT | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $3,770 | $763 | 71% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $450 | ($14) | 78% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $6.898 | ($0.200) | 91% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $390 | $53 | 68% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $79 | ($5) | 75% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $5,189 | $270 | 86% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $40,540 | $2,430 | 90% |
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| Valuation | WAT | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 2.44 | 3.00 | 58% |
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| P/E | 55.2 | 43.5 | 86% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 10.6 | 5.3 | 94% |
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| Ratios | WAT | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 55.2% | 47.6% | 67% |
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| Net Margin | 11.9% | (2.9%) | 67% |
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| ROA | 3.1% | (3.2%) | 62% |
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| ROE | 5.2% | (4.5%) | 44% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 37.7% | 43.0% | 28% |
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| F-Score | 2 | 5 | 7% |
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Waters Corporation did not pass any screens on 7/30/2026.
