Waters: Discounted for Integration Risk, Not Quality
Waters trades at a discount because integration risks overshadow quality. ROIC at 7.4% and margins of 18.2% lag sector leaders. The market wants to see real progress on integration. Cheap for a reason.
Published by AssetNext · 2026-05-14
| Date | Signal | Peer score | Drawdown | 21d vs sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Gap to peers | 32 | -11.9% | +0.8% |
| 2026-06-05 | Gap to peers | 31 | -11.4% | +0.1% |
| 2026-05-27 | Weak profile, strong price | 33 | -17.1% | +18.3% |
| 2026-05-19 | Gap to peers | 33 | -19.2% | +4.8% |
| 2026-05-19 | Gap to peers | 35 | -19.2% | -3.7% |
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