West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (NYSE:WST) is one of the best stocks to buy according to billionaire Bill Gates. WST stock is up around 14% year-to-date and has gained nearly 50% over the past year. Analysts still see upside potential in the stock.
On May 31, Wolfe Research initiated coverage of West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (NYSE:WST) stock with an Outperform rating and a price target of $375. The brokerage based its decision on the company’s business fundamentals and valuation history.
Based on Wolfe Research’s earnings estimates for West Pharmaceutical Services, the price target represents 40 times projected EPS for 2027. According to the firm, WST stock has typically traded around 40 times earnings over the past 15 years.
Additionally, the firm noted that West Pharmaceutical has historically commanded a premium of more than 100% to the S&P 500. Furthermore, the firm pointed out that even when compared with companies in its own sector, West Pharmaceutical’s stock has historically traded at a substantial premium of 75%.
Therefore, Wolfe Research sees its valuation for West Pharmaceutical stock as supported by both historical trading patterns and the outlook for future earnings growth.
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (NYSE:WST) manufactures packaging and delivery systems for injectable medicines. Its portfolio includes rubber stoppers, seals, plungers, prefilled syringes, and self-injection devices. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies use these components to safely store and administer drugs.
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