Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) — Market Cap & Net Worth
Market Cap & Net Worth: Waters Corporation (WAT)
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) has a market capitalization of $34.91 Billion ($34.91 Billion) as of August 1, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #765 globally and #346 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.33% decrease in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Waters Corporation's stock price $377.31 by its total outstanding shares 98185855 (98.19 Million). See Waters Corporation (WAT) reinvestment ratio to understand how much of operating cash flow is reinvested back into capital assets.
Waters Corporation Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Waters Corporation's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $13.21 Billion to $37.05 Billion (11.07% CAGR).
Index Memberships
Waters Corporation is a constituent of 2 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ARCA Biotechnology
BTK
|
$935.64 Billion | 3.73% | #7 of 30 |
|
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
|
$61.17 Trillion | 0.04% | #258 of 503 |
Weight: Waters Corporation's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
Waters Corporation Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Waters Corporation's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
11.78x
Waters Corporation's market cap is 11.78 times its annual revenue
Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
58.03x
Waters Corporation's market cap is 58.03 times its annual earnings
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $13.20 Billion | $2.17 Billion | $521.50 Million | 6.09x | 25.30x |
| 2017 | $18.97 Billion | $2.31 Billion | $20.31 Million | 8.21x | 933.90x |
| 2018 | $18.52 Billion | $2.42 Billion | $593.79 Million | 7.65x | 31.19x |
| 2019 | $22.94 Billion | $2.41 Billion | $592.20 Million | 9.53x | 38.74x |
| 2020 | $24.29 Billion | $2.37 Billion | $521.57 Million | 10.27x | 46.58x |
| 2021 | $36.58 Billion | $2.79 Billion | $692.84 Million | 13.13x | 52.80x |
| 2022 | $33.64 Billion | $2.97 Billion | $707.75 Million | 11.32x | 47.53x |
| 2023 | $32.33 Billion | $2.96 Billion | $642.23 Million | 10.93x | 50.33x |
| 2024 | $36.42 Billion | $2.96 Billion | $637.83 Million | 12.31x | 57.11x |
| 2025 | $37.29 Billion | $3.17 Billion | $642.63 Million | 11.78x | 58.03x |
Competitor Companies of WAT by Market Capitalization
Companies near Waters Corporation in the global market cap rankings as of August 1, 2026.
Key companies related to Waters Corporation by market ranking:
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:TMO): Ranked #87 globally with a market cap of $215.77 Billion USD.
- Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR): Ranked #169 globally with a market cap of $137.72 Billion USD.
- WuXi AppTec Co Ltd (SHG:603259): Ranked #577 globally with a market cap of $46.48 Billion USD ( CN¥317.64 Billion CNY).
- IDEXX Laboratories Inc (NASDAQ:IDXX): Ranked #616 globally with a market cap of $43.83 Billion USD.
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #87 | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | NYSE:TMO | $215.77 Billion | $574.30 |
| #169 | Danaher Corporation | NYSE:DHR | $137.72 Billion | $194.98 |
| #577 | WuXi AppTec Co Ltd | SHG:603259 | $46.48 Billion | CN¥128.43 |
| #616 | IDEXX Laboratories Inc | NASDAQ:IDXX | $43.83 Billion | $559.07 |
Waters Corporation Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Waters Corporation's market cap moved from $13.21 Billion to $ 37.05 Billion, with a yearly change of 11.07%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37.05 Billion | -0.66% |
| 2025 | $37.29 Billion | +2.39% |
| 2024 | $36.42 Billion | +12.68% |
| 2023 | $32.33 Billion | -3.90% |
| 2022 | $33.64 Billion | -8.06% |
| 2021 | $36.58 Billion | +50.59% |
| 2020 | $24.29 Billion | +5.89% |
| 2019 | $22.94 Billion | +23.85% |
| 2018 | $18.52 Billion | -2.35% |
| 2017 | $18.97 Billion | +43.75% |
| 2016 | $13.20 Billion | -0.14% |
| 2015 | $13.21 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Aug 1st, 2026 the market cap of Waters Corporation was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $34.91 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $34.91 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $34.91 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $34.91 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $34.91 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.
About Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company operates through two segments, Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and supports products, including chromatography columns, and other consumable products. It also designs, manufactures… Read more