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WatersMEX:WAT 91 Forward PE Ratio is 26.27 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WAT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,536.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 87 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Waters ranks worse than 55.17% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Waters Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Waters Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waters's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Waters Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
31.06
26.39
27.95
27.02
Waters Quarterly Data
2019-06
2019-09
2020-03
2020-06
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.20
22.47
17.95
24.15
33.11
36.50
31.06
27.62
25.45
25.06
24.45
25.71
19.31
26.39
29.33
24.69
26.74
27.95
28.26
26.94
20.54
27.02
20.90
MEX:WAT vs NTRA, A, IQV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Waters's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Waters's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waters's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Waters (MEX:WAT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.27 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Waters and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waters ranks #48 out of 87 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Waters' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Waters' current Forward PE Ratio is 26.27. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.01. Waters' value of 26.27 is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waters ranks #48 out of 87 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to NTRA and A?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Waters ranks #48 out of 87 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Waters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.01. Waters' value of 26.27 is 19.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 22.01, based on 87 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waters's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.27 is 19.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Waters and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waters's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.27. 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 MXN7,536.09, compared to a current price of MXN6,660.45 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.27 and 19.4% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 22.01. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waters (MEX:WAT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.27 as of Jul. 17, 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 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,536.09.
GuruFocus considers Waters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WAT:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.27
GF Value™: MXN7,536.09 vs. price of MXN6,660.45 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#48 of 87)
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 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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