Waters (MEX:WAT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN170.36 (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:WAT Waters Corp MEX:WAT
89 GF Score
Price MXN6,660.45
GF Value MXN7,643.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Waters Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Waters MEX:WAT 89 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN170.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WAT with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,643.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Waters's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-9.221. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is MXN170.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Waters's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -0.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Waters was 23.10% per year. The lowest was 5.90% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-09), Waters's current stock price is MXN6660.45. Waters's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN170.36. Waters's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 39.10.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Waters was 60.57. The lowest was 29.14. And the median was 37.38.


Waters  (MEX:WAT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Waters's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=6660.45/170.36
=39.10

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Waters was 60.57. The lowest was 29.14. And the median was 37.38.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Waters Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Waters Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waters's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* 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.

Waters Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Waters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 149.62 155.34 144.23 181.53 173.73

Waters Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 190.37 176.99 175.68 173.73 170.36

MEX:WAT vs NTRA, A, IQV: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Waters's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Waters Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Waters's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waters's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Waters Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Waters's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-9.221/330.2130*330.2130
=-9.221

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Waters Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 30.394 241.018 41.642
201609 29.933 241.428 40.941
201612 38.517 241.432 52.681
201703 36.483 243.801 49.414
201706 34.561 244.955 46.590
201709 30.268 246.819 40.495
201712 39.547 246.524 52.972
201803 36.431 249.554 48.206
201806 20.010 251.989 26.222
201809 21.211 252.439 27.746
201812 47.250 251.233 62.104
201903 40.211 254.202 52.235
201906 24.187 256.143 31.181
201909 30.565 256.759 39.309
201912 40.707 256.974 52.309
202003 37.630 258.115 48.141
202006 56.759 257.797 72.703
202009 51.154 260.280 64.898
202012 70.111 260.474 88.882
202103 58.387 264.877 72.789
202106 31.594 271.696 38.399
202109 42.583 274.310 51.261
202112 57.914 278.802 68.593
202203 54.002 287.504 62.024
202206 3.294 296.311 3.671
202209 38.991 296.808 43.379
202212 44.539 296.797 49.554
202303 49.338 301.836 53.976
202306 -8.277 305.109 -8.958
202309 35.208 307.789 37.773
202312 53.972 306.746 58.101
202403 65.405 312.332 69.149
202406 5.679 314.175 5.969
202409 59.220 315.301 62.021
202412 65.584 315.605 68.620
202503 80.173 319.799 82.784
202506 5.794 322.561 5.931
202509 49.804 324.800 50.634
202512 37.777 324.054 38.495
202603 -9.221 330.213 -9.221

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN170.36 mean?
Waters (MEX:WAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN170.36 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Waters and its competitors.
Is Waters' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Waters' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN170.36. Overall, Waters has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waters' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to NTRA and A?
Waters' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN170.36 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Waters and its competitors. Waters's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN170.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waters (MEX:WAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN7,643.97, compared to a current price of MXN6,660.45 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN170.36. Waters' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waters (MEX:WAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN170.36 as of Mar. 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 Waters (MEX:WAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN6,660.45 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,643.97. GuruFocus considers Waters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WAT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN170.36
  • GF Value™: MXN7,643.97 vs. price of MXN6,660.45 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Waters Business Description

Address 34 Maple Street, Milford, MA, USA, 01757
Waters sells liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis tools. These analytical instruments provide essential information on various products, such as their molecular structures and physical properties, to help clients enhance the health and well-being of end users. In early 2026, Waters merged with BD's life science and diagnostics business, which increased its concentration in diagnostics (versus none now) and discovery-related life science tools.
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