PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:PFE • US7170811035

22.765 EUR
+0.12 (+0.53%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 05:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PFE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFE was compared to 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PFE while its profitability can be described as average. PFE has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PFE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • PFE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • PFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PFE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPFE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

  • PFE has a Return On Assets of 4.71%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFE underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of PFE (10.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • PFE's Return On Invested Capital of 7.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
  • PFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.06%. This is below the industry average of 14.23%.
Industry RankSector 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%
PFE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • PFE has a Profit Margin (15.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
  • PFE has a Operating Margin of 29.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.95%, PFE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFE has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
PFE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFE is creating some 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.
  • PFE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PFE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPFE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
PFE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPFE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.25 indicates that PFE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PFE has a worse Altman-Z score (2.25) than 60.00% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.95, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of PFE (0.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.95
Altman-Z 2.25
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.68%
PFE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PFE has a worse Current ratio (1.28) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PFE has a Quick ratio (0.97) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.97
PFE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • PFE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.03%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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.
  • PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.10% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.87% on average over the next years.
  • PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y-2.28%
EPS Next 5Y-5.87%
Revenue Next Year-1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.45%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PFE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
PFE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.40.
  • 96.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.67. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.91, the valuation of PFE can be described as very reasonable.
  • PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.4
Fwd PE 8.91
PFE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PFE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.74
EV/EBITDA 7.41
PFE.DE Per share dataPFE.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)6.15
PEG (5Y)7.91
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y-2.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.59%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.95, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PFE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.59%

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
PFE.DE Yearly Dividends per sharePFE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • PFE pays out 98.76% of its income as dividend. 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-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y-2.28%
PFE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B
PFE.DE Dividend Payout.PFE.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFE.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PFIZER INC

FRA:PFE (2/5/2026, 5:17:25 PM)

22.765

+0.12 (+0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-03
Inst Owners67.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap129.44B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts70.91
Price Target25.34 (11.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.59%
Yearly Dividend1.41
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)0.37%
PT rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.4
Fwd PE 8.91
P/S 2.44
P/FCF 14.74
P/OCF 11.7
P/B 1.65
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.41
EPS(TTM)2.71
EY11.9%
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY11.22%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY6.78%
OCF(TTM)1.95
OCFY8.55%
SpS9.34
BVpS13.81
TBVpS-4.11
PEG (NY)6.15
PEG (5Y)7.91
Graham Number29.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.25
F-Score6
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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 Y1.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y-2.28%
EPS Next 5Y-5.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-5.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.39%
EBIT Next 3Y4.23%
EBIT Next 5Y-0.68%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for PFIZER INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PFIZER INC (PFE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PFE stock?

PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 8.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.


How financially healthy is PFIZER INC?

The financial health rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 3 / 10.