PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
21.27 EUR
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Taking everything into account, PFE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFE was compared to 52 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. PFE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. PFE is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years PFE has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 4.71%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE has a Return On Equity (10.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PFE has a Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFE is below the industry average of 13.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PFE (15.65%) is better than 63.46% of 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 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.95%, PFE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PFE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.20, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
PFE's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.47%
2.3 Liquidity
PFE has a Current Ratio of 1.28. 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 (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. 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 of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.03% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.90% in the past 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
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.95% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
EPS Next 5Y-4.95%
Revenue Next Year-1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.04%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.82, which 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 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, PFE is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.23, the valuation of PFE can be described as very reasonable.
90.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.84
PEG (5Y)7.36
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.87%, which is a nice return.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. PFE pays more dividend than 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, PFE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
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
98.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFE. 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.
DP98.76%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
FRA:PFE (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.27
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap120.94B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts71.52
Price Target25.24 (18.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
Yearly Dividend1.43
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)-1.09%
PT rev (3m)1.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY12.79%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY12.16%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY7.3%
OCF(TTM)1.96
OCFY9.2%
SpS9.4
BVpS13.89
TBVpS-4.13
PEG (NY)5.84
PEG (5Y)7.36
Graham Number29.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.2 |
F-Score6
WACC8.47%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Y1.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
EPS Next 5Y-4.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-5.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.58%
EBIT Next 3Y4.11%
EBIT Next 5Y-0.15%
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 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 5 / 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 7.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.
How financially healthy is PFIZER INC?
The financial health rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 3 / 10.