PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:PFE • US7170811035

23.485 EUR
+0.14 (+0.62%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PFE. PFE was compared to 54 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While PFE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PFE is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • 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 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

  • PFE has a Return On Assets of 3.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
  • PFE has a Return On Equity of 8.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 42.59% of its industry peers.
  • PFE has a Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFE is significantly below the industry average of 14.78%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.63%) for PFE is below the current ROIC(8.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
PFE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
  • PFE has a Gross Margin of 75.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
  • PFE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. PFE.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFE is destroying value.
  • PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for PFE is higher compared to a year ago.
PFE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPFE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

  • PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.18. 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 2.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 40.74% 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.
  • PFE has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.14) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.71, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 7.14
Altman-Z 2.18
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.5%
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 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of PFE (1.16) is worse than 62.96% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of PFE (0.87) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.87
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 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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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.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.71% 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 -3.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.56%
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
EPS Next 5Y-7.71%
Revenue Next Year-1.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.07%
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.
  • 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. PFE.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.48 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFE.
  • PFE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.16, the valuation of PFE can be described as reasonable.
  • 87.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.27. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.48
Fwd PE 9.16
PFE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 87.04% 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 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.13
EV/EBITDA 7.26
PFE.DE Per share dataPFE.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PFE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.53% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%

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5. PFE.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.46%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.91, 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 6.46%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PFE has a limited annual growth rate of 2.51%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.51%
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 125.75% 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.
DP125.75%
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
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 2025 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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PFE.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PFIZER INC

FRA:PFE (3/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.485

+0.14 (+0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners67.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap133.54B
Revenue(TTM)62.58B
Net Income(TTM)7.77B
Analysts68.57
Price Target24.89 (5.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.46%
Yearly Dividend1.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.51%
DP125.75%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0.09%
PT rev (3m)-1.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.48
Fwd PE 9.16
P/S 2.48
P/FCF 17.13
P/OCF 13.28
P/B 1.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.26
EPS(TTM)2.77
EY11.79%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY10.92%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)1.77
OCFY7.53%
SpS9.45
BVpS13.06
TBVpS-5.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.42
Graham Number28.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.18
F-Score5
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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-7.56%
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
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-1.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.62%
EBIT growth 1Y19.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.28%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year15.06%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.07%
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 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.


What is the profitability of PFE stock?

PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 8.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.


How financially healthy is PFIZER INC?

The financial health rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 2 / 10.