PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
21.395 EUR
+0.19 (+0.9%)
Overall PFE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PFE against 53 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. PFE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. PFE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years PFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 5.22%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.06% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE has a Return On Equity (12.12%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PFE has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 49.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFE is below the industry average of 14.46%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 16.84%, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
PFE has a Operating Margin of 28.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 77.36% of its industry peers.
PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PFE has a better Gross Margin (73.96%) than 69.81% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for PFE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PFE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
PFE has a Altman-Z score (2.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE is 4.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PFE, 4.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PFE has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.97) which is in line with its industry peers.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PFE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC8.1%
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.
The Current ratio of PFE (1.16) is worse than 64.15% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that PFE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PFE has a Quick ratio (0.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 151.11% over the past year.
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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.54% in the last 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)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 -4.74% on average over the next years.
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.3%
EPS Next 2Y1.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%
EPS Next 5Y-4.74%
Revenue Next Year-0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.93%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.28 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 90.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PFE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.72 indicates a rather cheap 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 88.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.27), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PFE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 83.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.85
EPS Next 2Y1.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.01%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.99. PFE pays more dividend than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, PFE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.01% |
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
PFE pays out 89.68% 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.
DP89.68%
EPS Next 2Y1.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%
FRA:PFE (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.395
+0.19 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap121.64B
Revenue(TTM)63.83B
Net Income(TTM)10.75B
Analysts71.33
Price Target25.45 (18.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
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)1.87%
PT rev (3m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.72 | ||
| P/S | 2.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.03 |
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY13.74%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY12.96%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY8.88%
OCF(TTM)2.32
OCFY10.84%
SpS9.75
BVpS13.55
TBVpS-5.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.85
Graham Number29.94
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%
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-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
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 Y-0.3%
EPS Next 2Y1.31%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%
EPS Next 5Y-4.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
Revenue Next Year-0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.93%
EBIT growth 1Y65.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.82%
EBIT Next 5Y0.93%
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%
PFIZER INC / PFE.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 7.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.58.
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 decline by -0.3% in the next year.