West Pharmaceutical ServicesWST -0.55%95 Buyback Yield % is 1.20 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates WST with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $361.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, West Pharmaceutical Services ranks better than 82.03% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
West Pharmaceutical Services Buyback Yield % Chart
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, West Pharmaceutical Services's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
West Pharmaceutical Services Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, West Pharmaceutical Services's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Pharmaceutical Services's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.20 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, West Pharmaceutical Services' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, West Pharmaceutical Services ranks #62 out of 345 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services' Buyback Yield % too high?
West Pharmaceutical Services' current Buyback Yield % of 1.20 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 3.17. Based on the distribution chart, West Pharmaceutical Services ranks #62 out of 345 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Pharmaceutical Services has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Pharmaceutical Services' Buyback Yield % compare to RMD and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, West Pharmaceutical Services ranks #62 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places West Pharmaceutical Services in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, West Pharmaceutical Services' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 3.17 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors. West Pharmaceutical Services's current Buyback Yield % is 1.20, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $361.62, compared to a current price of $352.72 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.20, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. West Pharmaceutical Services' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Pharmaceutical Services (WST), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.20 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Pharmaceutical Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $352.72 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $361.62.
GuruFocus considers West Pharmaceutical Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WST:
Buyback Yield %: 1.20 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $361.62 vs. price of $352.72 (2.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West Pharmaceutical Services is based in Pennsylvania and is a key supplier to firms in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generic drug industries. West sells elastomer-based packaging components (including stoppers, seals, and plungers), nonglass containment solutions, and auto-injectors for injectable drugs, which include large-molecule biologics, peptides such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, and small-molecule drugs. The company reports in two segments: proprietary products (about 80% of total revenue) and contract-manufactured products (about 20% of total revenue). It generates approximately 55% of its revenue from international markets and 45% from the United States.
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