PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
20.3 EUR
-0.16 (-0.78%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PFE. PFE was compared to 49 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PFE while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PFE.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFE was profitable.
PFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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's Return On Assets of 5.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 48.98% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Return On Equity of 12.12%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 55.10% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Return On Invested Capital (7.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFE is significantly below the industry average of 15.25%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.22% | ||
| ROE | 12.12% | ||
| ROIC | 7.61% |
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
PFE has a Profit Margin of 16.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 28.52%, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 73.96%, PFE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.84% | ||
| GM | 73.96% |
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
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.14 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 2.14, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.94% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.97. This is a neutral value as PFE would need 4.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PFE has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.91%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, PFE is doing worse than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE has a Quick ratio of 0.85. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 40.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 151.11%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.06% on average over the past years.
PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.54%.
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)151.11%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.48% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y-4.48%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.85%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.07, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
PFE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.58, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PFE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)27.18
PEG (5Y)6.66
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.92%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.92% |
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
89.68% 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.
DP89.68%
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
FRA:PFE (9/19/2025, 5:28:40 PM)
20.3
-0.16 (-0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap115.42B
Analysts70.67
Price Target24.98 (23.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP89.68%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.18%
Min EPS beat(2)32.91%
Max EPS beat(2)37.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)43.14%
Min EPS beat(4)32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)69.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)56.64%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)44.11%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)37.53%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.96%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.22%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.23%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.35%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.45%
PT rev (1m)-1.98%
PT rev (3m)-2.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
EPS(TTM)2.87
EY14.14%
EPS(NY)2.68
Fwd EY13.19%
FCF(TTM)1.85
FCFY9.12%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY11.13%
SpS9.5
BVpS13.2
TBVpS-4.91
PEG (NY)27.18
PEG (5Y)6.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.22% | ||
| ROE | 12.12% | ||
| ROCE | 10.81% | ||
| ROIC | 7.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.29% | ||
| OM | 28.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.84% | ||
| GM | 73.96% | ||
| FCFM | 19.48% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.89%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score7
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)151.11%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y-4.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.85%
EBIT growth 1Y65.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year23.41%
EBIT Next 3Y6.93%
EBIT Next 5Y3.57%
FCF growth 1Y16.62%
FCF growth 3Y-30.95%
FCF growth 5Y-0.32%
OCF growth 1Y4.31%
OCF growth 3Y-26.87%
OCF growth 5Y0.25%