PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:PFE • US7170811035
Current stock price
22.848 EUR
+0.23 (+1.03%)
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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
- PFE had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years PFE has been profitable.
- PFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.73%, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- PFE's Return On Equity of 8.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
- PFE has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.22%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 52.94% 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 13.61%.
- 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
- PFE has a Profit Margin (12.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 75.81%, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
- PFE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.16. 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 (2.16) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- PFE's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFE is outperformed by 64.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that 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 41.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PFE has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 62.75% 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.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.48% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.47%
EPS Next 2Y-6.09%
EPS Next 3Y-8.26%
EPS Next 5Y-7.71%
Revenue Next Year-1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.1%
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
- PFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.28.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 96.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.94 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 98.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, PFE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 92.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 72.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.11 |
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)2.37
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 6.32%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.89, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 96.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, PFE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.32% |
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
- PFE pays out 125.75% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of PFE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. 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 (4/24/2026, 5:28:42 PM)
22.848
+0.23 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners67.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap129.97B
Revenue(TTM)62.58B
Net Income(TTM)7.77B
Analysts69.71
Price Target24.8 (8.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
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)-0.34%
PT rev (3m)-2.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.76
EY12.08%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY11.19%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY5.97%
OCF(TTM)1.76
OCFY7.7%
SpS9.41
BVpS13
TBVpS-5.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.37
Graham Number28.4131 (24.36%)
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 | 2.16 |
F-Score5
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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-7.71%
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-3.62%
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%.