West Pharmaceutical Services

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OVERVALUED
West Pharmaceutical Services
38.0%downside
MARKET PRICE
$296.42
FAIR PRICE
$183.76
MARGIN
$112.66
UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED
P/E RATIO
43.0x
DIV. YIELD
0.37%
ROE
17.4%
MARKET CAP
$21B
FPI
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FAIR PRICE VALUATION

38.0%downside

Updated daily

Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%

MARKET PRICE

$296.42

FAIR PRICE

$183.76

MARGIN

$112.66

UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED

P/E Ratio

43.0x

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Div. Yield

0.37%

ROE

17.4%

Strong

Market Cap

$21B

Large-cap

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FPI RATING

5.2/ 10

Low debt levels, but expensive valuation relative to fundamentals.

Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.

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MARGIN OF SAFETY

A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.

$147.01CONSERVATIVE ENTRY
$183.76FAIR PRICE
$296.42MARKET PRICE

SAFETY MARGIN

20%

Below fair value

ENTRY LEVEL

$147.01

Fair price × 0.80

DISTANCE

50.4%

Price to entry level

At the current price of $296.42, WST trades 50.4% above the conservative entry level of $147.01. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $183.76 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.

Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗

VALUATION HISTORY

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METHODOLOGY

How we calculate WST's fair price

West Pharmaceutical Services's fair price of $183.76 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Healthcare peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $296.42, WST trades 38.0% above its calculated fair value.

DCF MODEL · 50%

Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting WST's risk profile.

RELATIVE · 30%

Comparing WST's valuation multiples against Healthcare peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.

ANALYST · 20%

Aggregated analyst price targets for WST, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.

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FAQ

What is the fair price of WST?+

Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Healthcare peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for West Pharmaceutical Services is $183.76. At the current market price of $296.42, WST trades 38.0% above its calculated fair value.

Is WST overvalued or undervalued?+

West Pharmaceutical Services is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $296.42, which is 38.0% above the fair price of $183.76. The P/E ratio of 43.0x is a key metric in the valuation.

What is the margin of safety for WST?+

With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $183.76, the conservative entry level for WST is $147.01. At the current market price of $296.42, the stock trades 50.4% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.

How often is WST's fair price updated?+

We update fair price calculations for WST daily after market close. The current fair price of $183.76 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.

What factors affect WST's fair price calculation?+

WST's fair price of $183.76 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Healthcare peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 43.0x, ROE of 17.4%, and dividend yield of 0.37%.

Is WST a good buy right now?+

At $296.42, WST trades 38.0% above our fair value estimate of $183.76. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 17.4% (strong). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.

Does WST pay dividends?+

WST has a dividend yield of 0.37%.

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Fair Price Index is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Fair value calculations are model-based estimates and may not reflect actual market conditions. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.