PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:PFE • US7170811035
Current stock price
22.8 EUR
+0.26 (+1.15%)
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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.
- In the past 5 years PFE has always been profitable.
- 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.
- PFE's Return On Equity of 8.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 48.98% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.22%, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFE is significantly below the industry average of 14.21%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) for PFE is above the 3 year average (6.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- PFE has a Profit Margin (12.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.97%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PFE's Gross Margin of 75.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 77.55% of its industry peers.
- PFE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- PFE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
- PFE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. 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 worse Altman-Z score (2.17) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE is 7.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take PFE, 7.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE (7.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PFE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 46.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC8.7%
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.
- PFE has a Current ratio (1.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past 5 years, PFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.50% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, PFE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.64% in the last year.
- PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.48% yearly.
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 -7.47% on average per year.
- PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.47%
EPS Next 2Y-6.09%
EPS Next 3Y-8.26%
EPS Next 5Y-7.47%
Revenue Next Year-1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.1%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.56%
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 8.26, the valuation of PFE can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 93.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
- PFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.93.
- PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, PFE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.93 |
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 85.71% 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 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
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 -8.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.36
EPS Next 2Y-6.09%
EPS Next 3Y-8.26%
5. PFE.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.44%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.91, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 95.92% 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 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
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-6.09%
EPS Next 3Y-8.26%
PFE.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:PFE (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.8
+0.26 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Industry Strength67.7
Industry Growth15.53
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners67.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap129.69B
Revenue(TTM)62.58B
Net Income(TTM)7.77B
Analysts69.71
Price Target25.11 (10.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
Yearly Dividend1.47
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)0.9%
PT rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
EPS(TTM)2.76
EY12.11%
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY11.2%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY5.98%
OCF(TTM)1.76
OCFY7.71%
SpS9.4
BVpS12.99
TBVpS-5.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.36
Graham Number28.4034 (24.58%)
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 | 2.17 |
F-Score5
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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-7.47%
EPS Next 2Y-6.09%
EPS Next 3Y-8.26%
EPS Next 5Y-7.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.8%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year-1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.1%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.56%
EBIT growth 1Y19.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.28%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year14.31%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.65%
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 -7.47% 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%.