WST Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; 19.1% means West Pharmaceutical produces $0.191 in profit per $1 of equity.
Sector Performance
65th percentileWST
19.1%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
15.5%(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; 19.1% means West Pharmaceutical produces $0.191 in profit per $1 of equity.
At 19.1%, the ROE sits above the sector median of 13.3%, placing the company in the 66th percentile among its sector peers. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no recent direction can be determined. The combination of a solidly above-median ROE and a missing trend leaves a level-based positive but no evidence of improving or deteriorating momentum. This creates a neutral opportunity: the high efficiency is a plus, but the lack of trend data prevents a stronger
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about WST?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
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The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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19.1%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How WST's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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