PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:PFE • US7170811035
Current stock price
23.24 EUR
-1.5 (-6.06%)
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This PFE.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PFE.DE Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years PFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PFE has a Return On Assets (3.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.99%, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- PFE's Return On Invested Capital of 8.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 50.98% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFE is significantly below the industry average of 17.40%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.63%) for PFE is below the current ROIC(8.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.73% | ||
| ROE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% |
ROA(3y)2.81%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)6.82%
ROE(5y)16.35%
ROIC(3y)6.63%
ROIC(5y)10.45%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 12.42%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
- PFE has a Operating Margin of 31.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 78.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
- PFE has a better Gross Margin (75.81%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.42% | ||
| GM | 75.81% |
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y-26.29%
PM growth 5Y-10.8%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.03%
2. PFE.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFE is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PFE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.22, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PFE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.14. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PFE would need 7.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.14, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 62.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PFE (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- PFE has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that PFE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.16, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 60.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PFE has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that PFE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PFE has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFE underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. PFE.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.86% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.50% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.64% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, PFE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.86%
EPS 3Y-21.31%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.8%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.71% on average per year.
- PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.56%
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
EPS Next 5Y-7.71%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.62%
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.
- 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. PFE.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.30, the valuation of PFE can be described as very reasonable.
- PFE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.97, the valuation of PFE can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 92.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.10. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PFE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
5. PFE.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.36%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.94, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PFE has a limited annual growth rate of 2.51%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.51%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 125.75% 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.
DP125.75%
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
PFE.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:PFE (4/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.24
-1.5 (-6.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners67.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap132.20B
Revenue(TTM)62.58B
Net Income(TTM)7.77B
Analysts69.71
Price Target24.89 (7.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
Yearly Dividend1.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.51%
DP125.75%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.15%
Min EPS beat(2)14.29%
Max EPS beat(2)36.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.17%
Min EPS beat(4)14.29%
Max EPS beat(4)37.45%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)38.52%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)45.41%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)37.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.96%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.98%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.76%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 | ||
| P/S | 2.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY12.05%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY11.15%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY7.68%
SpS9.55
BVpS13.19
TBVpS-5.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.37
Graham Number28.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.73% | ||
| ROE | 8.99% | ||
| ROCE | 11.69% | ||
| ROIC | 8.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.02% | ||
| OM | 31.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.42% | ||
| GM | 75.81% | ||
| FCFM | 14.5% |
ROA(3y)2.81%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)6.82%
ROE(5y)16.35%
ROIC(3y)6.63%
ROIC(5y)10.45%
ROICexc(3y)7.29%
ROICexc(5y)12.28%
ROICexgc(3y)35.13%
ROICexgc(5y)47.6%
ROCE(3y)9.59%
ROCE(5y)14.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.73%
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y-26.29%
PM growth 5Y-10.8%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score5
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)47.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.37%
Profit Quality(3y)155.15%
Profit Quality(5y)136.86%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.86%
EPS 3Y-21.31%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
EPS Next Y-7.56%
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
EPS Next 5Y-7.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.8%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.62%
EBIT growth 1Y19.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.28%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year15.06%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.07%
EBIT Next 5Y-1.05%
FCF growth 1Y-7.72%
FCF growth 3Y-29.62%
FCF growth 5Y-4.81%
OCF growth 1Y-8.15%
OCF growth 3Y-26.32%
OCF growth 5Y-4.06%
PFIZER INC / PFE.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PFE.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for PFIZER INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PFIZER INC (PFE.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PFIZER INC?
PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PFIZER INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is expected to decline by -7.56% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PFE stock?
The dividend rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 125.75%.