Stocks of West Pharmaceutical - Current price, Where to buy? Dividends
| Detail | Data |
|---|---|
| Stocks: | West Pharmaceutical |
| ompany Name: | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. |
| Ticker: | WST |
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Outstanding stocks: | 72,843,200 |
| 24-hour Volume: | 360,206 |
| Industry: | Medical Instruments & Supplies |
| Sector: | Healthcare |
| Number of Employees: | 10600 |
| Country: | United States |
| City: | Exton |
| Address: | 530 Herman O. West Drive |
| P/E Ratio: | Forward P/E | EPS: | Forward EPS | Book value per share | Market capitalization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.09 | 40.20 | 7.59 USD | 9.08 USD | 36.72 USD | 25,944,725,504.00 USD |
| P/E Ratio: | 48.09 |
|---|---|
| Forward P/E: | 40.20 |
| EPS: | 7.59 USD |
| Forward EPS: | 9.08 |
| Book value per share: | 36.72 USD |
| Market capitalization: | 25,944,725,504.00 USD |
West Pharmaceutical
Fundamental Indicators
| Indicator | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue: | 2,928,600,064.00 USD |
| Net Income: | 568,700,032.00 USD |
| Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio: | 9.94 |
| PEG Ratio: | 6.91 |
Note: The data is approximate, subject to change over time, and may not be current; however, we strive for the highest possible accuracy.
Analysts' predictions
| Analysts | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Issued Recommendation: | According to our data, the recommendation issued for West Pharmaceutical stocks is: buy |
| Number of Analysts: | 7 |
| Highest Target Price: | 470 USD |
| Lowest Target Price: | 355 USD |
| Average Target Price: | 400 USD |
Note: The data is approximate. Recommendations and price forecasts for West Pharmaceutical stocks based on analysts' ratings may change over time. Some recommendations may already be outdated and may not be accurate. We strongly advise against buying and selling stocks based on analysts' recommendations!
Dividend
| Dividends | Value |
|---|---|
| Dividend Amount | Company West Pharmaceutical pays a dividend of 0.8 USD per share. |
| Annual Yield %: | 0.22 % |
| Ex-dividend Date: | 2024-07-31 |
| Average % Yield for 5 Years: | 0.26 % |
| Payout Ratio: | 10.29 % |
| Value of Last Dividend Paid: | 0.2 USD |
| Date of Last Dividend: | 2024-04-23 |
The dividend is displayed for the entire calendar year, however, it is usually paid out quarterly in parts. Data may change!
Where to Buy West Pharmaceutical Stocks?
If you're interested in investing in West Pharmaceutical stocks and believe in their future growth, you can purchase them through stock brokers like XTB or eToro. To make buying easier, we've prepared a table with offers from these brokers, including quick purchase of West Pharmaceutical stocks through mobile apps with client support. In this table, you can compare brokers offering real West Pharmaceutical stocks. Brokers providing the option to buy real stocks (not CFDs) are identified by "Real Stocks" in the comparison table column.
| Broker | Platforms | Regulation | Min. Deposit | Deposits / Withdrawals | CopyTrader | Real Stocks | Website Link |
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More Information about West Pharmaceutical (WST)
West Pharmaceutical consistently proves itself as a leader in its industry. Total revenues for the last 12 months exceed 2,928,600,064.00 USD, demonstrating its strong market position and ability to generate high revenues. EBITDA of 809,600,000.00 USD reflects profitable operations with potential for further improvement for West Pharmaceutical. Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11 suggests that West Pharmaceutical has a healthy financial structure and effectively manages its debts. This is key to stable growth. Gross margin of 37.18% indicates room for West Pharmaceutical to improve cost efficiency and competitiveness. Profit margin of 19.42% underscores West Pharmaceutical's efficiency in converting revenues into net income, which is crucial for its prosperity.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue, Debt, and Cash Flow | |
| Company Revenue: | 2,928,600,064.00 USD |
| EBITDA: | 809,600,000.00 USD - Positive EBITDA indicates profitable operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. |
| Earnings Per Share: | 7.59 USD |
| Book Value Per Share: | 36.72 USD |
| Total Cash: | 601,800,000.00 USD |
| Total Cash per Share: | 8.26 USD |
| Total Debt: | 306,600,000.00 USD |
| Debt to Equity Ratio: | 0.11 |
| Quick Ratio: | 1.77 |
| Current Ratio: | 2.61 |
| Free Cash Flow: | 143,337,504.00 USD |
| Operating Cash Flow: | 756,600,000.00 USD |
| Company Margins | |
| Gross Margins: | 37.18 % |
| EBITDA Margins: | 27.65 % |
| Operating Margins: | 18.06 % |
| Profit Margins: | 19.42 % |
| Performance | |
| Return on Assets: | 11.4 % |
| Return on Equity: | 20.8 % |
| Earnings Growth (1 year): | -16.2% |
| Revenue Growth (1 year): | -3.0 % |
| Year-over-Year Quarterly Earnings Growth: | -17.6 % |
| Valuation | |
| Market Capitalization: | 25,944,725,504.00 USD |
| Enterprise Value: | 26,294,009,856.00 USD |
| EV/Revenue: | 8.978 |
| EV/EBITDA: | 32.478 |
| Number of Shares and Short Shares | |
| Float Shares: | 72,351,466 shares |
| Shares Outstanding: | 72,843,200 shares |
| Held Percent Insiders: | 0.01 % |
| Held Percent Institutions: | 96.74 % |
| Shares Short: | 975,857 |
| Shares Short Prior Month: | 1,209,637 |
| Date Short Interest: | 2024-04-15 |
| Shares Percent Shares Out: | 1.34 % |
| Short Ratio: | 2.72 |
| Beta: | 1.03 |
| Short Percent of Float: | 1.75 % |
| Předpokládaný počet akcií: | 73,205,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The company West Pharmaceutical pays a dividend of 0.8 USD per share. At this rate, the annual yield is 0.22 %.
West Pharmaceutical shares are traded on the stock exchange NYSE under the ticker symbol: WST. You can buy or trade them with a variety of stock brokers offering real stock trading services.
According to our data, there is a buy recommendation issued for West Pharmaceutical shares by a total of 7 analysts. The average target price prediction is 400 USD per share.
The total number of West Pharmaceutical shares on the exchange is 72,843,200.00, which, at the current market capitalization, values the company at 25,944,725,504.00 USD.
