West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.US flagNew York Stock Exchange
316.31
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+4.14
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22.35BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 22.35B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 17.88B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap22.35B
Enterprise Value17.88B

Share Statistics

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. currently has 70.90M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding70.90M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.33. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.62, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.02.

PE Ratio33.33
PS Ratio5.62
PB Ratio4.02
P/TBV Ratio6.29
P/FCF Ratio25.42
P/OCF Ratio25.29

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 20.65 and an EV/FCF ratio of 24.95. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.55 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 25.93 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales5.55
EV / EBITDA20.65
EV / EBIT25.93
EV / FCF24.95

Financial Position

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.71, meaning it holds 2.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 10.57, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 433.10 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.71
Quick Ratio1.79
Debt / Equity10.57
Debt / EBITDA0.37
Interest Coverage433.10

Financial Efficiency

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. posts a return on equity of 12.70 and a return on invested capital of 17.00.

Return on Equity (ROE)12.70
Return on Assets (ROA)14.05
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)17.00
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)11.88
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover4.88

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has paid 142.20M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 21.21.

Income Tax142.20M
Effective Tax Rate21.21

Stock Price Statistics

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 49.60507% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 287.07, while the 200-day moving average is 266.86.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change49.60507%
50-Day Moving Average287.07
200-Day Moving Average266.86
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. generated 3.22B in revenue and converted that into 542.70M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 7.48. EBITDA reached 866.20M, while operating income came in at 689.60M.

Revenue3.22B
Gross Profit1.17B
Operating Income689.60M
Pretax Income670.50M
Net Income542.70M
EBITDA866.20M
EBIT689.60M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)7.48

Balance Sheet

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. holds 521.40M in cash and equivalents against 316.20M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -318.60M. Total book value stands at 4.49B, with working capital of 1.15B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents521.40M
Total Debt316.20M
Net Debt-318.60M
Equity (Book Value)4.49B
Book Value Per Share62.28
Working Capital1.15B

Cash Flow

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. produced 715.30M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.

Operating Cash Flow715.30M
Capital ExpendituresN/A
Free Cash Flow715.30M
FCF Per Share9.91

Margins

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. operates with a gross margin of 36.28, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 21.41 and net profit margin of 16.85 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin36.28
Operating Margin21.41
Pretax Margin20.82
Profit Margin16.85
EBITDA Margin26.89

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 11.39 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.86
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio11.39
Shareholder Yield1.92
FCF Yield3.93

Stock Splits

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on September 27, 2013 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date9/27/2013
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 12.99, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score12.99