VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (1VRTX.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1VRTX - US92532F1003 - Common Stock
334.7 EUR
-2.05 (-0.61%)
1VRTX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 1VRTX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 1VRTX is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings would make 1VRTX suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1VRTX was profitable.
1VRTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1VRTX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years 1VRTX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1VRTX has a better Return On Assets (15.13%) than 86.84% of its industry peers.
1VRTX has a better Return On Equity (21.18%) than 88.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1VRTX (16.69%) is better than 90.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1VRTX is significantly above the industry average of 11.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.13% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 16.69% |
ROA(3y)10.62%
ROA(5y)14.47%
ROE(3y)13.73%
ROE(5y)19.12%
ROIC(3y)18.67%
ROIC(5y)19.24%
1.3 Margins
1VRTX has a Profit Margin of 31.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1VRTX outperforms 86.84% of its industry peers.
1VRTX's Operating Margin of 38.77% is amongst the best of the industry. 1VRTX outperforms 92.11% of its industry peers.
1VRTX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.11%, 1VRTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1VRTX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.86% | ||
| GM | 86.11% |
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5Y6.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1VRTX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1VRTX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for 1VRTX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
1VRTX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
1VRTX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC9.67%
2.3 Liquidity
1VRTX has a Current Ratio of 2.52. This indicates that 1VRTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
1VRTX's Current ratio of 2.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1VRTX outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
1VRTX has a Quick Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that 1VRTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.16, 1VRTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 7966.67% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1VRTX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -44.14% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 1VRTX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, 1VRTX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7966.67%
EPS 3Y-71.86%
EPS 5Y-44.14%
EPS Q2Q%135.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.46%
Revenue growth 3Y13.31%
Revenue growth 5Y21.5%
Sales Q2Q%12.06%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1VRTX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 150.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1VRTX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6256.61%
EPS Next 2Y749.77%
EPS Next 3Y329.69%
EPS Next 5Y150.73%
Revenue Next Year10.03%
Revenue Next 2Y9.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.48%
Revenue Next 5Y10.01%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
1VRTX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.19.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1VRTX is valued cheaper than 80.26% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1VRTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say 1VRTX is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.76, 1VRTX is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1VRTX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
1VRTX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1VRTX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1VRTX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1VRTX is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1VRTX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1VRTX's earnings are expected to grow with 329.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y749.77%
EPS Next 3Y329.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1VRTX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:1VRTX (9/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
334.7
-2.05 (-0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.81B
Revenue(TTM)11.42B
Net Income(TTM)3.64B
Analysts75.9
Price Target416.5 (24.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.2%
Max EPS beat(2)3.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.2%
Max EPS beat(4)3.69%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.35%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-42%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-30.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.87%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.45%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.05%
PT rev (1m)-5.11%
PT rev (3m)-11.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.76 | ||
| P/S | 8.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.18 | ||
| P/B | 5.86 | ||
| P/tB | 6.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.39 |
EPS(TTM)14.43
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)17.84
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)11.63
FCFY3.47%
OCF(TTM)12.78
OCFY3.82%
SpS37.95
BVpS57.08
TBVpS52.02
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.13% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROCE | 22.25% | ||
| ROIC | 16.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.69% | ||
| OM | 38.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.86% | ||
| GM | 86.11% | ||
| FCFM | 30.65% |
ROA(3y)10.62%
ROA(5y)14.47%
ROE(3y)13.73%
ROE(5y)19.12%
ROIC(3y)18.67%
ROIC(5y)19.24%
ROICexc(3y)46.18%
ROICexc(5y)52.12%
ROICexgc(3y)66.07%
ROICexgc(5y)80.93%
ROCE(3y)24.89%
ROCE(5y)25.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-29.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.94%
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5Y6.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 173.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 260.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC1.73
Cap/Depr(3y)171.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)187.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7966.67%
EPS 3Y-71.86%
EPS 5Y-44.14%
EPS Q2Q%135.23%
EPS Next Y6256.61%
EPS Next 2Y749.77%
EPS Next 3Y329.69%
EPS Next 5Y150.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.46%
Revenue growth 3Y13.31%
Revenue growth 5Y21.5%
Sales Q2Q%12.06%
Revenue Next Year10.03%
Revenue Next 2Y9.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.48%
Revenue Next 5Y10.01%
EBIT growth 1Y4.24%
EBIT growth 3Y16.47%
EBIT growth 5Y29.7%
EBIT Next Year816.11%
EBIT Next 3Y130.8%
EBIT Next 5Y68.38%
FCF growth 1Y-9.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-5.45%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / 1VRTX.MI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to 1VRTX.MI.
Can you provide the valuation status for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (1VRTX.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (1VRTX.MI) stock?
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (1VRTX.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (1VRTX.MI) is 23.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.86.
What is the expected EPS growth for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (1VRTX.MI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (1VRTX.MI) is expected to grow by 6256.61% in the next year.