Annual Operating Margin
28.32%0.66%+2.39%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WAT annual operating margin is 28.32%, up +2.39% on
- Historical Performance
- WAT annual operating margin is down -4.58% over the past 3 years, and down -3.80% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WAT annual operating margin is currently -7.30% below its historical high of 30.55% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WAT annual operating margin is +2.39% above its 3-year low of 27.66% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- WAT annual operating margin is higher than 96.31% of companies in Healthcare sector
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Operating Margin | 28.32% | +2.4% | -4.6% | -3.8% | +7.6% | |
| Quarterly Operating Margin | 24.18% | -16.6% | -12.3% | -11.6% | -4.8% | |
| Price | $396.75 | +6.0% | +23.8% | +51.5% | +427.5% | |
| PE Ratio | 36.48 | +4.4% | +33.8% | +16.5% | +97.4% | |
| Annual Revenue | $2.96B | +0.1% | +6.2% | +22.9% | +97.4% | |
| Annual Operating Profit | $837.92M | +2.5% | +1.3% | +18.3% | +112.3% | |
| Annual Gross Margin | 59.43% | -0.2% | +1.6% | +2.5% | -1.5% | |
| Annual Net Margin | 21.56% | -0.7% | -13.3% | -12.4% | -0.1% |
Operating Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 29.72% | N/A | -4.7% |
| 5Y | 29.72% | -4.7% | |
| All | 30.55% | -7.3% |
Operating Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 27.66% | +2.4% | |
| 5Y | 27.63% | N/A | +2.5% |
| All | 8.08% | +250.5% |
Operating Margin History
FAQ
What is the current annual operating margin of WAT?
As of today, WAT annual operating margin is 28.32%
What is 1-year change in WAT annual operating margin?
WAT annual operating margin is up +2.39% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in WAT annual operating margin?
WAT annual operating margin is down -4.58% over the past 3 years
How far is WAT annual operating margin from its all-time high?
WAT annual operating margin is currently -7.30% below its historical high of 30.55% set on December 31, 2018
How does WAT annual operating margin rank versus sector peers?
WAT annual operating margin is higher than 96.31% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is WAT next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for WAT is on
Quarterly Operating Margin
24.18%0.22%-0.90%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WAT quarterly operating margin is 24.18%, down -0.90% on
- Historical Performance
- WAT quarterly operating margin is down -16.59% year-over-year, and down -12.30% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WAT quarterly operating margin is currently -54.76% below its historical high of 53.45% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WAT quarterly operating margin is +7.04% above its 3-year low of 22.59% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- WAT quarterly operating margin is higher than 91.14% of companies in Healthcare sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Operating Margin | 24.18% | -0.9% | -16.6% | -12.3% | -11.6% | |
| Annual Operating Margin | 28.32% | – | +2.4% | -4.6% | -3.8% | |
| Price | $396.75 | +20.1% | +6.0% | +23.8% | +51.5% | |
| PE Ratio | 36.48 | +20.1% | +4.4% | +33.8% | +16.5% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $799.89M | +3.7% | +8.1% | +12.9% | +34.7% | |
| Quarterly Operating Profit | $193.39M | +2.8% | -9.9% | -1.0% | +19.0% | |
| Quarterly Gross Margin | 57.51% | +1.3% | -0.3% | +1.1% | +4.5% | |
| Quarterly Net Margin | 18.62% | -2.4% | -14.7% | -15.4% | -12.8% |
Quarterly Operating Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 33.64% | N/A | -28.1% |
| 3Y | 33.64% | -28.1% | |
| 5Y | 34.46% | N/A | -29.8% |
| All | 53.45% | -54.8% |
Quarterly Operating Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 23.10% | +4.7% | |
| 3Y | 22.59% | +7.0% | |
| 5Y | 22.59% | +7.0% | |
| All | -33.62% | +171.9% |
Quarterly Operating Margin History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly operating margin of WAT?
As of today, WAT quarterly operating margin is 24.18%
What is WAT quarterly operating margin most recent change?
WAT quarterly operating margin was down -0.90% on September 27, 2025
What is 1-year change in WAT quarterly operating margin?
WAT quarterly operating margin is down -16.59% year-over-year
How far is WAT quarterly operating margin from its all-time high?
WAT quarterly operating margin is currently -54.76% below its historical high of 53.45% set on March 29, 2008
How does WAT quarterly operating margin rank versus sector peers?
WAT quarterly operating margin is higher than 91.14% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is WAT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for WAT is on
Operating Margin Formula
Operating Profit Margin = Operating Profit
Revenue × 100%
Revenue × 100%
Data Sources & References
- WAT Official Website www.waters.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312525263533/0001193125-25-263533-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312525034579/0001193125-25-034579-index.htm
- WAT Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/WAT
- WAT Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/wat