PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Milan • BIT:1PFE • US7170811035
22.035 EUR
+0.18 (+0.85%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
1PFE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of 1PFE while its profitability can be described as average. 1PFE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1PFE had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year 1PFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1PFE has been profitable.
- 1PFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- 1PFE has a Return On Assets (4.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.59%, 1PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of 1PFE (7.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 1PFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.72%. This is below the industry average of 14.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.59% | ||
| ROIC | 7.96% |
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)10.72%
ROIC(5y)10.58%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.65%, 1PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 1PFE has a better Operating Margin (29.12%) than 74.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1PFE has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 74.95%, 1PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1PFE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.65% | ||
| GM | 74.95% |
OM growth 3Y-8.1%
OM growth 5Y3.31%
PM growth 3Y-22.43%
PM growth 5Y-20.41%
GM growth 3Y6.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1PFE is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1PFE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, 1PFE has more shares outstanding
- 1PFE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- 1PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is not the best score and indicates that 1PFE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of 1PFE (2.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1PFE is 5.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1PFE, 5.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- 1PFE's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1PFE outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- 1PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating 1PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, 1PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that 1PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 1PFE has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1PFE outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that 1PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of 1PFE (0.97) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.03% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.06% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, 1PFE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.90% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, 1PFE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.03%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%-17.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-5.92%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.87% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y-2.28%
EPS Next 5Y-5.87%
Revenue Next Year-1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.45%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of 1PFE.
- 1PFE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1PFE is cheaper than 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30, 1PFE is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.73, which indicates a very decent valuation of 1PFE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1PFE is cheaper than 96.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 1PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1PFE is cheaper than 85.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1PFE is valued a bit cheaper than 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1PFE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as 1PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)6.04
PEG (5Y)7.77
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y-2.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.59%, 1PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.62, 1PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this 1PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 1PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.59% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1PFE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.30%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 98.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1PFE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- 1PFE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP98.76%
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y-2.28%
PFIZER INC / 1PFE.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 1PFE.MI.
What is the valuation status of PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 1PFE stock?
PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1PFE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI) is expected to grow by 1.37% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI) stock?
The dividend rating of PFIZER INC (1PFE.MI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 98.76%.