Waters P/E Ratio

Waters (WAT) currently reports a P/E ratio of 101.84. That is above the Healthcare sector average of 25.75. Use the charts on this page to explore Waters's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Waters's P/E ratio of 101.84 is higher than the Healthcare sector average of 25.75. That is roughly 295.5% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Waters's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 101.84, WAT can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Healthcare peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 101.84, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 25.75. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Waters, and consider following WAT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Waters is classified in the Healthcare sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 101.84 versus a sector average near 25.75. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Healthcare are usually more informative than comparing WAT with unrelated industries.