WST (West Pharmaceutical Services) Current Accrued Expense: $131 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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WST West Pharmaceutical Services Inc WST
95 GF Score
Price $347.05
GF Value $356.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is West Pharmaceutical Services Current Accrued Expense?

West Pharmaceutical Services WST +0.26% 95 Current Accrued Expense is $131 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WST with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $356.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

West Pharmaceutical Services's Current Accrued Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $131 Mil.

West Pharmaceutical Services's quarterly Current Accrued Expense declined from Dec. 2025 ($194 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($119 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2026 ($119 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($131 Mil).

West Pharmaceutical Services's annual Current Accrued Expense declined from Dec. 2023 ($136 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($107 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($107 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($194 Mil).

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West Pharmaceutical Services Annual Data
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West Pharmaceutical Services Current Accrued Expense Calculation

Current Accrued Expense is the expense incurred during the accounting period, but not required to be paid until a later date. It includes compensation, interest, pensions and all other miscellaneous accruals reported by the company.

What does a Current Accrued Expense of $131 Mil mean?
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) has a Current Accrued Expense of $131 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services' Current Accrued Expense too high?
West Pharmaceutical Services' current Current Accrued Expense is $131 Mil. 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' Current Accrued Expense compare to RMD and COO?
West Pharmaceutical Services' Current Accrued Expense of $131 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Accrued Expense for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Current Accrued Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Current Accrued Expense 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 Current Accrued Expense mean?
A high Current Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors. West Pharmaceutical Services's current Current Accrued Expense is $131 Mil. 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 $356.95, compared to a current price of $347.05 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Accrued Expense is $131 Mil. West Pharmaceutical Services' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Accrued Expense calculated?
Current Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Pharmaceutical Services (WST), the current Current Accrued Expense is $131 Mil as of Jun. 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 $347.05 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $356.95. GuruFocus considers West Pharmaceutical Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WST:

  • Current Accrued Expense: $131 Mil
  • GF Value™: $356.95 vs. price of $347.05 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 8 warning signs

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West Pharmaceutical Services Business Description

Address 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA, USA, 19341-1147
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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