WSTNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

21.0%

Updated 558h ago

Sector Performance

87th percentile

WST

21.0%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) compares a company's current revenue to the same period one year ago, showing how much its top line has expanded.

WST's current 21.0% growth is well above the sector median of 7.7%, placing it in the 87th percentile among its peers — a very strong relative performance. However, the trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current one are provided, so we cannot assess whether growth is accelerating or decelerating. Without a trend, the high level of growth alone suggests opportunity, but the lack of direction adds uncertainty about sustainability. This combination — an elevated metric with an unknown trajectory — introduces additional risk, as the current growth rate could quickly reverse without warning. The strong absolute level supports a positive view, but the missing trend contradicts a more bullish stance, aligning with the overall NEUTRAL verdict by leaving room for both upside and downside.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about WST?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are WST's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.