WATNEUTRAL

WAT P/E Ratio Analysis

80.0x

Updated 1011h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its annual earnings per share, showing how much investors pay for each dollar of profit.

Sector Performance

93th percentile

WAT

80.0x

Sector Median

22.9x

Sector Avg

34.3x

Prior Period

40.8x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its annual earnings per share, showing how much investors pay for each dollar of profit.

At 80.0x, investors are paying $80 for every $1 of earnings, which is roughly 3.5 times the sector median of 23.0x and places WAT in the 93rd percentile among peers, meaning it is more expensive than about 93% of comparable companies. Trend data is unavailable because only the current value exists, with no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change reported, so the direction of this multiple cannot be established. The combination of an elevated valuation level with no visible trend history means the market is pricing in high future earnings growth, which introduces valuation risk if those expectations are missed. This high P

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about WAT?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.