PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
21.27 EUR
-0.02 (-0.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PFE. 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
PFE had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 4.71%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of PFE (10.59%) 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 51.92% 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 13.72%.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
PFE's Operating Margin of 29.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 76.92% 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 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
PFE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for PFE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 of 2.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 42.31% of 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE (5.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that 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
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.
The Current ratio of PFE (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that PFE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.97, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, PFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.06% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.90% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.95% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.82, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.23 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PFE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 86.54% 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 80.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| 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
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 2.20. PFE pays more dividend than 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 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 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.