PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
21.61 EUR
+0.18 (+0.84%)
PFE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 54 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While PFE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PFE is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PFE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PFE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PFE had a positive operating cash flow.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.47%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.94% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.06%. This is below the industry average of 13.79%.
| 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 62.26% 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 77.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of PFE (74.95%) is better than 71.70% 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
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
PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.21. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 41.51% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.95, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.17% 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 43.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE's Current ratio of 1.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 43.40% 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 50.94% 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.
Measured over the past years, PFE 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
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.95% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.02%
EPS Next 2Y0.13%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
EPS Next 5Y-4.95%
Revenue Next Year-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.92, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PFE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.12 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFE.
90.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 84.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 81.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.92
PEG (5Y)7.45
EPS Next 2Y0.13%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.87%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.85. PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PFE pays a better dividend.
| 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
98.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PFE'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 2Y0.13%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
FRA:PFE (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.61
+0.18 (+0.84%)
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 Cap122.87B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts71.52
Price Target25.3 (17.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
Yearly Dividend1.44
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)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 11 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.08 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY12.63%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY12.32%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.21%
OCF(TTM)1.96
OCFY9.09%
SpS9.43
BVpS13.94
TBVpS-4.15
PEG (NY)3.92
PEG (5Y)7.45
Graham Number29.26
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
WACC8.53%
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 Y2.02%
EPS Next 2Y0.13%
EPS Next 3Y-1.08%
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-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year18.32%
EBIT Next 3Y5.18%
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 7.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.
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 2.02% in the next year.