Waters Profit Margin

Waters (WAT) currently reports a profit margin of 3.58% as of June 2026. That compares with 21.71% in the prior-year period — down 83.5% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 21.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Waters's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Waters's profit margin decreased from 21.71% to 3.58% — a 83.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Waters's profit margin of 3.58% is lower than the Healthcare sector average of 21.34%. That is roughly 83.2% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Waters's current 3.58% should be judged against Healthcare norms (sector average: 21.34%) and against WAT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 3.58%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 21.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Waters, and consider following WAT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.