West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global manufacturer that is engaged in the design and production of technologically advanced, integrated containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. The Company operates in two segments: Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers elastomers & primary containment, drug delivery devices, integrated solutions, and analytical lab services, primarily to biologic, generic, and pharmaceutical drug customers. The Contract-Manufactured Products reportable segment serves as a fully integrated business, focused on the design, manufacture, and automated assembly of complex devices, primarily for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device customers. This segment manufactures customer-owned components and devices used in surgical, diagnostic, ophthalmic, injectable, and other drug delivery systems, as well as consumer products.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 12.08%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 12.08%.
Fairly Valued
The company’s latest PE is 44.93, at a medium 3-year percentile range.
Held by Al Gore
Star Investor Al Gore holds 1.80M shares of this stock.
Lower Market Activity
The company has less investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of -0.43.