PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
21.27 EUR
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Taking everything into account, PFE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFE was compared to 52 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PFE while its profitability can be described as average. PFE is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
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 has a Return On Assets of 4.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Return On Equity (10.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PFE has a Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.06%. This is below the industry average of 13.72%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.65%, PFE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
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 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 74.95%, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.08% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFE is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PFE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
PFE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that PFE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFE has a Altman-Z score (2.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
PFE has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.95) which is in line with 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 of 0.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 44.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE has a Current ratio (1.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE has a Quick ratio (0.97) which 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
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.06% on average over the past years.
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 -4.95% yearly.
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
EPS Next 5Y-4.95%
Revenue Next Year-1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.04%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.82 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PFE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
PFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.23.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE is valuated cheaply 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 | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 |
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 86.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
80.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.84
PEG (5Y)7.36
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.87%, which is a nice return.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. PFE pays more dividend than 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
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 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
FRA:PFE (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.27
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap120.94B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts71.52
Price Target25.24 (18.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
Yearly Dividend1.43
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)-1.09%
PT rev (3m)1.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY12.79%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY12.15%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY7.3%
OCF(TTM)1.96
OCFY9.2%
SpS9.39
BVpS13.88
TBVpS-4.13
PEG (NY)5.84
PEG (5Y)7.36
Graham Number29.15
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 | 2.2 |
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Y1.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
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-1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.58%
EBIT Next 3Y4.11%
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 7 / 10 to PFIZER INC (PFE.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 7.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.
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 grow by 1.34% in the next year.