PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
21.82 EUR
-0.19 (-0.86%)
PFE 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 PFE while its profitability can be described as average. PFE has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFE was profitable.
PFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PFE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PFE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PFE's Return On Assets of 4.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 47.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.59%, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PFE (7.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.06%. This is below the industry average of 13.92%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.59% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% |
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)10.06%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
1.3 Margins
PFE has a Profit Margin of 15.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFE has a Operating Margin of 29.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
PFE's Gross Margin of 74.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
PFE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
PFE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
PFE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that PFE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PFE (2.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.95. This is a neutral value as PFE would need 5.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.95, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.64% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PFE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 49.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.23%
2.3 Liquidity
PFE has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that PFE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PFE has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 41.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE's Quick ratio of 0.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 47.27% of its industry peers.
| 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.
PFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.06% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PFE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.90% in the last year.
PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.10% yearly.
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
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.95% yearly.
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
EPS Next 5Y-4.95%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.04%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.93, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
PFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.02.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 89.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 87.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.47
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.69%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.86. PFE pays more dividend than 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.69% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PFE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.30%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
PFE pays out 98.76% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of PFE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP98.76%
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
FRA:PFE (12/2/2025, 10:20:28 AM)
21.82
-0.19 (-0.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap124.06B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts71.33
Price Target25.52 (16.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.69% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP98.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.46%
Min EPS beat(2)32.91%
Max EPS beat(2)36.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.72%
Min EPS beat(4)32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)37.45%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)54.91%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)44.86%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)38.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.96%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.96%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.39%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.76%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.12%
PT rev (1m)0.08%
PT rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.02 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
EPS(TTM)2.75
EY12.6%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY12.46%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY7.18%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY9.05%
SpS9.48
BVpS14.01
TBVpS-4.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.47
Graham Number29.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.59% | ||
| ROCE | 10.62% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.99% | ||
| OM | 29.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.65% | ||
| GM | 74.95% | ||
| FCFM | 16.53% |
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)10.06%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
ROICexc(3y)11.54%
ROICexc(5y)11.73%
ROICexgc(3y)46.07%
ROICexgc(5y)42.74%
ROCE(3y)14.48%
ROCE(5y)14.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y27.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.97%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 105.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score6
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)55.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.87%
Profit Quality(3y)143.88%
Profit Quality(5y)138.86%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.03%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%-17.92%
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
EPS Next 5Y-4.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-5.92%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.82%
EBIT Next 5Y-0.15%
FCF growth 1Y26.86%
FCF growth 3Y-30.95%
FCF growth 5Y-0.32%
OCF growth 1Y8.59%
OCF growth 3Y-26.87%
OCF growth 5Y0.25%
PFIZER INC / PFE.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PFE.DE.
What is the valuation status for PFE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PFIZER INC (PFE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) stock?
PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of PFIZER INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 7.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.
What is the expected EPS growth for PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is expected to decline by -1.19% in the next year.