Waters Corp (WAT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Waters sells liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis tools. These analytical instruments provide essential information on various products, such as their molecular structures...
Waters Corp (WAT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 76422.06 (historical range: 21.71–76880.98, median: 35.22), placing it at the 100th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 9105.35 (range: 4.50–9160.03, 100th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 23.08 (range: 21.52–151.45, 5th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Waters Corp's P/E ratio has expanded by 81824% over the observed period (from an average of 33.0 to 27040.9).
Waters Corp appears slightly overvalued relative to its historical range, with most valuation metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 76422.06 | 21.71 | 35.22 | 76880.98 | 100th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 9105.35 | 4.50 | 7.40 | 9160.03 | 100th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.08 | 21.52 | 43.97 | 151.45 | 5th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 70th | below its historical average |