TMO Jumps 5.6% in a Day, But Does WAT Offer Better Fundamentals?
WAT offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation.
- WAT’s quarterly revenue grew 3.9%, vs. TMO’s 0.2%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months growth came in at 2.6%, ahead of TMO’s 1.0%.
- WAT leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 28.3% and 3-year average of 28.1%.
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Valuation & Performance Overview
| TMO | WAT | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 20.6 | 20.2 | WAT |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 0.2% | 3.9% | WAT |
| Last 12 Months | 1.0% | 2.6% | WAT |
| Last 3 Year Average | 1.5% | 1.4% | TMO |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 18.3% | 28.3% | WAT |
| Last 3 Year Average | 17.4% | 28.1% | WAT |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | -23.2% | -16.8% | WAT |
See more revenue details: TMO Revenue Comparison | WAT Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: TMO Operating Income Comparison | WAT Operating Income Comparison
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Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| TMO Return | 44% | 44% | -17% | -3% | -2% | -18% | 33% | ||
| WAT Return | 6% | 51% | -8% | -4% | 13% | -20% | 30% | ||
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 7% | 94% | <=== | |
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| TMO Win Rate | 67% | 75% | 42% | 58% | 50% | 33% | 54% | ||
| WAT Win Rate | 58% | 83% | 42% | 42% | 50% | 33% | 51% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 50% | 61% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| TMO Max Drawdown | -21% | -6% | -27% | -22% | -5% | -25% | -18% | ||
| WAT Max Drawdown | -31% | 0% | -28% | -31% | -14% | -18% | -20% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year till date (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year