PE Ratio: 47.35

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 47.35 is 11% above its 5-year average of 42.69, around the middle of its 5-year range (24.53–67.43).

As of 2026-09-26T00:16:17.710Z. 16.28% above its 12-month average of 40.72.

PE Ratio (47.35) = Close Price ($370.29) / Diluted TTM EPS ($7.82)

WST PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 47.4, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 75% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?

The P/E ratio for WST stock is 47.35.

Is West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 47.35 is 11% above its 5-year average of 42.69, around the middle of its 5-year range (24.53–67.43).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for WST stock is 40.72.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for WST stock is 42.55.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for WST stock is 42.69.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for WST stock is 47.08.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for WST stock is 42.20.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for WST stock is 36.59.

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