WST (West Pharmaceutical Services) Intangible Assets: $116 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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WST West Pharmaceutical Services Inc WST
95 GF Score
Price $358.24
GF Value $362.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is West Pharmaceutical Services Intangible Assets?

West Pharmaceutical Services WST -1.16% 95 Intangible Assets is $116 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WST with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $362.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. West Pharmaceutical Services's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $116 Mil.

West Pharmaceutical Services  (NYSE:WST) Intangible Assets Explanation

If a company (company A) received a patent through their own work, though it has value, it does not show up on its balance sheet as an intangible asset. However, if company A sells this patent to company B, it will show up on company B's balance sheet as an intangible asset.

The same applies to brand names, trade secrets etc. For instance, Coca-Cola's brand is extremely valuable, but the brand does not appear on its balance sheet, because the brand was never acquired.

Some intangibles are amortized. Amortization is the depreciation of intangible assets.

Many intangibles are not amortized. They may still be written down when the company decides the asset is impaired.

Whenever you see an increase in goodwill over a number of years, you can assume it's because the company is out buying other businesses above book value. GOOD if buying businesses with durable competitive advantage.

If goodwill stays the same, the company when acquiring other companies is either paying less than book value or not acquiring. Businesses with moats never sell for less than book value.

Intangibles acquired are on balance sheet at fair value.

Internally developed brand names (Coke, Wrigleys, Band-Aid) however are not reflected on the balance sheet.

One of the reasons competitive advantage power can remain hidden for so long.

Be Aware

Companies may change the way intangible assets are amortized, and this will affect their reported earnings.

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West Pharmaceutical Services Intangible Assets Historical Data

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West Pharmaceutical Services Intangible Assets Chart

West Pharmaceutical Services Annual Data
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West Pharmaceutical Services Quarterly Data
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West Pharmaceutical Services Intangible Assets Calculation

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Examples of intangible assets include trade secrets, copyrights, patents, trademarks. If a company acquires assets at the prices above the book value, it may carry goodwill on its balance sheet. Goodwill reflects the difference between the price the company paid and the book value of the assets.

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What does a Intangible Assets of $116 Mil mean?
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) has a Intangible Assets of $116 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services' Intangible Assets too high?
West Pharmaceutical Services' current Intangible Assets is $116 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' Intangible Assets compare to RMD and MDLN?
West Pharmaceutical Services' Intangible Assets of $116 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 Intangible Assets for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Intangible Assets 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 Intangible Assets mean?
A high Intangible Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors. West Pharmaceutical Services's current Intangible Assets is $116 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 $362.71, compared to a current price of $358.24 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Intangible Assets is $116 Mil. 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 Intangible Assets calculated?
Intangible Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Pharmaceutical Services (WST), the current Intangible Assets is $116 Mil 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 West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Pharmaceutical Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $358.24 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $362.71. GuruFocus considers West Pharmaceutical Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WST:

  • Intangible Assets: $116 Mil
  • GF Value™: $362.71 vs. price of $358.24 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 9 warning signs

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 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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