PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
22.07 EUR
+0.12 (+0.52%)
Taking everything into account, PFE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFE was compared to 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. PFE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. PFE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFE was profitable.
In the past year PFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PFE has been profitable.
PFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PFE (4.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a Return On Equity (10.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 14.90%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 15.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFE has a better Operating Margin (29.12%) than 74.55% of its industry peers.
PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 74.95%, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFE 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 PFE is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PFE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that PFE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFE's Altman-Z score of 2.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 47.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE is 5.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PFE, 5.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PFE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.95. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFE underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PFE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.62) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.13%
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 (1.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 50.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.03%, which is quite impressive.
PFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.06% yearly.
PFE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.90%.
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 -4.68% yearly.
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
EPS Next 5Y-4.68%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.92%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
PFE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 89.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.65), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.04, the valuation of PFE can be described as reasonable.
85.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PFE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 74.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.5
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.05%, which is a nice return.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.00. PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
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 (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.07
+0.12 (+0.52%)
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 Cap125.48B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts71.33
Price Target25.52 (15.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
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)-16.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 | ||
| P/S | 2.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)2.77
EY12.55%
EPS(NY)2.74
Fwd EY12.43%
FCF(TTM)1.58
FCFY7.16%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY9.03%
SpS9.57
BVpS14.14
TBVpS-4.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.5
Graham Number29.69
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 | 2.21 |
F-Score6
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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-4.68%
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-2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.82%
EBIT Next 5Y0.93%
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 7.97 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.