Waters (WAT) Statistics

Water Corporation (WAT) is a global analytical science company that specializes in developing and manufacturing analytical instruments, consumables, software, and services for scientific research, pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical industries, and environmental testing. The company operates in two main segments: Waters and TA. The Waters segment provides liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis systems, while the TA segment offers thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments. With a strong focus on research and development, Waters Corp brings innovative solutions to its customers enabling them to make meaningful discoveries, improve health outcomes, and safeguard the environment. The company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner in the scientific community.

Waters Corp boasts a strong set of valuation metrics in the industry. The company has a trailing twelve-month price-to-earnings ratio of 30.49 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26.70, indicating favorable future prospects. Additionally, Waters Corp has a price-to-sales ratio of 6.42, highlighting its ability to generate revenue relative to its market capitalization. The company's price-to-book ratio of 4.71 reflects a premium placed on its tangible assets. Waters Corp also exhibits strong fundamentals, with a return on equity of 27.94% and an operating margin of 28.12%. These metrics indicate the company's ability to generate profits and efficiently manage its operations. In terms of stock performance, Waters Corp has outperformed the sector average over the past year, demonstrating its resilience and ability to deliver value to shareholders.