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Waters Corporation
WAT: NYSELowest reading is at 14 out of 100. All scores are out of 100.
In Short
About The Company
CEO
Dr. Udit Batra Ph.D.
Market Cap
42.57 Billion USD
Sector
Healthcare
Website
https://www.waters.comLast Update
28/09/2026, 03:46:40
Description
Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
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Strongest readings
- ✔Altman-Z score of 14.41 sits above the distress range
- ✔Return on capital employed of 21.48% is above the market average of 10.00%
- ✔Debt is low at 0.37 times equity
- ✔Financial health is strong (health score 74 out of 100)
- ✔Share count has been falling at 0.85% per year
Weakest readings
- ✘Price-to-earnings of 107.8 is above the market average of 19.6
- ✘Earnings have fallen this year (-57.59%)
- ✘Returns on capital have declined over five years (10.92% lower)
- ✘Revenue is growing at 6.68% per year while free cashflow is falling
- ✘Priced well above the cashflow it produces (value score 14 out of 100)
Key Figures
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✘ | Price / earnings (TTM) | 107.85x | 19.60x | |
| ✘ | Margin of safety (DCF) | -64.30% | 17.95% | |
| ✘ | Revenue growth (5y average) | 6.68% | 10.97% | |
| ✘ | Dividend yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 1.85% | |
| ✔ | Share count, per year | -0.85% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Return on capital employed | 21.48% | 10.00% |
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Valuation
14 / 100Priced above the market on most measures.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✘ | Price / earnings | 107.85x | 19.60x | |
| ✘ | Free cashflow yield | 0.94% | 4.70% | |
| ✘ | Price / earnings growth | 231.87x | 1.50x | |
| Price / book | 2.80x | — | ||
| ✘ | Margin of safety | -64.30% | 17.95% |
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- ✘Estimated intrinsic value of 154.76 USD is below the current price of 433.54 USD
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Estimated Fair Value: 247.1 USD ✘
Current Price: 433.5 USD
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Growth
22 / 100Growing more slowly than the market on most measures.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✘ | Revenue growth | 6.68% | 10.97% | |
| ✘ | Earnings growth | 0.47% | 14.48% | |
| ✘ | Cashflow growth | -5.20% | 12.35% |
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- ✔Revenue growth has improved this year (54.61% against a five year average of 6.68%)
- ✘Earnings growth has slowed this year (-57.59% against a five year average of 0.47%)
- ✘Revenue is growing at 6.68% per year while free cashflow is falling at 5.20% per year
Health
74 / 100Balance sheet covers its obligations.
Measured on Leverage and capital, Funding and liquidity, Earnings quality.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Altman-Z score | 14.41 | 3.00 | |
| ✘ | Piotroski score | 4.00 | 5.00 | |
| ✔ | Debt / equity | 0.37x | 0.80x | |
| ✔ | Current ratio | 1.73x | 1.00x | |
| ✔ | Interest coverage | 11.85x | 2.50x | |
| ✔ | Free cashflow / debt | 0.57x | 0.15x | |
| ✔ | Debt / capital | 0.27x | 1.00x |
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Management
60 / 100Returns on capital are at or above the market.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Return on equity | 25.08% | 15.00% | |
| ✔ | Return on capital employed | 21.48% | 10.00% | |
| Return on assets | 12.66% | — | ||
| Free cashflow return on capital | 14.06% | — | ||
| ✘ | Return on capital, 5y change | -10.92% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Share count, per year | -0.85% | 0.00% | |
| ✘ | Share count, recent | 64.99% | 0.00% | |
| ✘ | Realized buyback return | -28.61% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Goodwill erosion / equity | 0.93% | 2.00% | |
| Price volatility, 5 year | 31.62% | — |
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- ✘Shares were repurchased while the value score was only 14 out of 100
Analysts
not enough data| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Neutral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst opinion score | N/A | 50 |
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Financial History
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SEC Filings
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Company Name
Waters Corporation
Currency
USD
Beta
1.194
Vol Avg
782007
Ceo
Dr. Udit Batra Ph.D.
Cik
0001000697
Cusip
Exchange
NYSE
Full Time Employees
16000
Industry
Diagnostics & Research
Sector
Healthcare
Ipo Date
Address
34 Maple Street
City
Milford
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip
01757
Phone
508 478 2000
Analysis Last Updated
28/09/2026, 03:46:40
Financial data compiled from SEC EDGAR filings and Yahoo Finance.