Waters Corporation (WAT)

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Waters Corporation (WAT) is down 5.7% since the beginning of the year. At $358 per share, WAT is trading 13.5% below its 52-week high of $414. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WAT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,032.

Waters Corporation (WAT) has returned -5.68% so far this year and 4.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WAT has returned 10.21% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 17, 1995, WAT's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 2000 with a return of +39.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2001 at -44.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WAT closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 25, 2000 with a return of +37.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 19, 2001 at -29.7%.

Waters Corporation has an annualized alpha of 13.98%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 17, 1995.

• This stock captured 138.13% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.80% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WAT ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Waters Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Waters Corporation was 80.12%, occurring on Jul 22, 2002. Recovery took 2205 trading sessions.

The current Waters Corporation drawdown is 15.65%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Waters Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Waters Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.