Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Diagnostics & Research

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for WAT
Revenue projections for WAT

Waters Corporation's revenue is projected to decrease from last year, a development that could lead investors to adopt a more cautious approach. A revenue decline can negatively affect profitability, signaling challenges for the company and making it less attractive for those seeking solid financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.733000
forwardPE 19.043854
debtToEquity 60.282000
earningsGrowth -0.031000
revenueGrowth 0.068000
grossMargins 0.592830
operatingMargins 0.337570
trailingEps 10.770000
forwardEps 16.341230

With a current ratio of 1.733, Waters Corporation has the liquidity needed to easily service its short-term debt. The company's cash reserves and current assets are sufficient, indicating that Waters Corporation is in a strong position to meet its immediate financial obligations without difficulty.
Waters Corporation's Forward PE ratio is favorable, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned in relation to its earnings. It is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which makes it a solid option for investors seeking both stability and future appreciation.
Waters Corporation's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates the company's profits may decrease. This trend could signal a downturn in financial performance, suggesting that Waters Corporation might struggle to maintain its current profit levels.
With positive gross and operating margins, Waters Corporation's profitability is evident. These metrics suggest the company is efficiently managing its expenses while maintaining strong revenue, highlighting a solid financial foundation.
WAT's forward EPS is greater than its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is expected to deliver higher profitability this year. This suggests that WAT is projected to improve its earnings, reflecting positive growth compared to last year's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for WAT
Price projections for WAT

WAT's price has consistently remained near the lower edge of projections, suggesting that it is not fully meeting market expectations. This could indicate a need for improved performance or strategies to boost investor confidence.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for WAT
Insider Transactions for WAT


There were 2 buy transactions of WAT stock, with market price at 296.2799987792969 per share.During the period under review, no buy transactions were recorded.WAT's current price levels are marked by more sells than buys, potentially signaling a price decline. If this trend continues, it may suggest that investors expect the stock to drop further in value.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for WAT
Recommendations trend for WAT


Analysts have been favoring WAT with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning WAT as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.