Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20

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Weighted-Average Discount Rate

West Pharmaceutical Services Weighted-Average Discount Rate decreased by 1.2% to 4.1% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.9%, from 4.5% to 4.1%.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ2 2020

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher market interest rates or increased company-specific borrowing costs, which may impact future cash flow projections.

Detailed definition

This is the average interest rate used to calculate the present value of future lease payments for operating and finance...

Peer comparison

Generally aligns with prevailing market interest rates and the company's credit profile.

Metric ID: weighted_average_discount_rate

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value4.9%4.9%4.8%4.5%4.3%4.2%4.2%4.1%
QoQ Change-0.4%-2.4%-7.3%-3.8%-2.8%-0.2%-1.2%
YoY Change-13.4%-15.4%-13.5%-7.9%
Range4.1%4.9%
CAGR-10.1%
Avg YoY Growth-12.6%
Median YoY Growth-13.5%
Current Streak7+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's weighted-average discount rate?
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported weighted-average discount rate of 4.1% in Q1 2026.
How has West Pharmaceutical Services's weighted-average discount rate changed year-over-year?
West Pharmaceutical Services's weighted-average discount rate decreased by 7.9% year-over-year, from 4.5% to 4.1%.
What does weighted-average discount rate mean?
The average interest rate used to determine the current value of future lease obligations.