Waters (MEX:WAT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.57 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:WAT Waters Corp MEX:WAT
91 GF Score
Price MXN6,660.45
GF Value MXN7,547.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Waters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Waters MEX:WAT 91 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.57 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 8.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:WAT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,547.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Waters ranks worse than 82.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Waters's current share price is MXN6660.45. Waters's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN879.96. Waters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for Waters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:WAT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.04   Med: 8.15   Max: 13.58
Current: 7.72

During the past years, Waters's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 13.58. The lowest was 6.04. And the median was 8.15.

MEX:WAT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
82.35% of 136 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 2 vs MEX:WAT: 7.72

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Waters's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN278.156. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN879.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Waters  (MEX:WAT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Waters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Waters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

Waters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Waters Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:WAT vs NTRA, A, IQV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Waters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Waters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


MEX:WAT
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Waters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Waters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=6660.45/879.96
=7.57

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=278.156/330.2130*330.2130
=278.156

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Waters Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 121.820 241.018 166.903
201609 125.160 241.428 171.188
201612 160.147 241.432 219.037
201703 116.087 243.801 157.232
201706 124.956 244.955 168.448
201709 127.473 246.819 170.543
201712 167.807 246.524 224.773
201803 120.943 249.554 160.033
201806 149.359 251.989 195.724
201809 140.166 252.439 183.350
201812 186.478 251.233 245.101
201903 137.650 254.202 178.810
201906 165.615 256.143 213.507
201909 170.690 256.759 219.521
201912 210.869 256.974 270.968
202003 174.079 258.115 222.704
202006 193.013 257.797 247.231
202009 210.540 260.280 267.109
202012 250.199 260.474 317.187
202103 198.609 264.877 247.599
202106 218.300 271.696 265.317
202109 219.027 274.310 263.664
202112 279.552 278.802 331.101
202203 225.587 287.504 259.098
202206 237.492 296.311 264.664
202209 237.223 296.808 263.922
202212 280.074 296.797 311.607
202303 208.056 301.836 227.616
202306 215.156 305.109 232.859
202309 209.213 307.789 224.455
202312 234.593 306.746 252.540
202403 177.839 312.332 188.020
202406 218.337 314.175 229.483
202409 244.972 315.301 256.558
202412 304.391 315.605 318.480
202503 226.815 319.799 234.201
202506 243.455 322.561 249.230
202509 246.105 324.800 250.206
202512 280.470 324.054 285.801
202603 278.156 330.213 278.156

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.57 mean?
Waters (MEX:WAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.57 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Waters and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.15. Over the past decade, Waters' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.04 to 13.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Waters ranks #112 out of 136 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Waters' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Waters' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.57 is near median its 10-year median of 8.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.04 to a high of 13.58. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Waters' value of 7.57 is 278.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waters ranks #112 out of 136 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waters has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waters' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NTRA and A?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Waters ranks #112 out of 136 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Waters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Waters' value of 7.57 is 278.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Waters' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.04 to 13.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.15 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Waters has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 2.00, based on 136 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waters's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.57 is 278.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Waters and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waters's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.15. 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 MXN7,547.00, compared to a current price of MXN6,660.45 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.15 and 278.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 2.00. Waters' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waters (MEX:WAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.57 as of Jul. 15, 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 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,547.00. GuruFocus considers Waters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WAT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.57 (near median its 10-year median of 8.15)
  • GF Value™: MXN7,547.00 vs. price of MXN6,660.45 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 278.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#112 of 136)

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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