What Is Waters Corporation (WAT) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Waters Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $140.09. Trading at its current price of $374.92, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 11 of 12 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -62.6%. Model dispersion is worth noting: PWERM targets $373.97 (-0.3%), versus RCMH-DCF at $17.44 (-95.3%). This +95.1% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Markov DDM lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About WAT?
12 of 13 models are currently active for WAT. All 12 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. The Bayesian DCF estimates WAT's intrinsic value at $105.25, implying -71.9% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does WAT Rank in Laboratory Analytical Instruments?
Among 19 Laboratory Analytical Instruments stocks, WAT ranks #19 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 3.7/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 3.7 signals below-average fundamentals.
Waters Corporation operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is WAT a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns WAT a score of 43/100 (WARN). This is a warning signal. Additional research into recent 10-Q filings is recommended. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Waters Corporation. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Waters Corporation scores 3.7 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a moderate rating that shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +95.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every WAT valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across WAT's 12 active models, average confidence is 44%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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