PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
21.54 EUR
-0.22 (-1.01%)
PFE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PFE while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
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 4.71%, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.40% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Return On Equity of 10.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 49.06% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.47%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFE is below the industry average of 14.02%.
| 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
PFE has a Profit Margin of 15.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 60.38% of its industry peers.
PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFE has a Operating Margin of 29.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 75.47% of its industry peers.
PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PFE (74.95%) is better than 71.70% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFE is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PFE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.21. 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 (2.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE is 5.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PFE, 5.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PFE has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PFE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.62) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PFE (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 49.06% 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 -5.87% yearly.
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
EPS Next 5Y-5.87%
Revenue Next Year-1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.45%
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
PFE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.86.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.29, the valuation of PFE can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 90.57% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 83.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.11 |
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.
PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.35% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)5.88
PEG (5Y)7.4
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.80%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.72. PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
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 98.76% 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.
DP98.76%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.35%
FRA:PFE (1/13/2026, 5:27:40 PM)
21.54
-0.22 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap122.47B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts70.91
Price Target25.24 (17.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
Yearly Dividend1.44
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)-0.22%
PT rev (3m)-1.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 | ||
| P/S | 2.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.74
EY12.72%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY12.06%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.25%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY9.13%
SpS9.44
BVpS13.96
TBVpS-4.16
PEG (NY)5.88
PEG (5Y)7.4
Graham Number29.34
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 | 2.21 |
F-Score6
WACC8.53%
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-5.87%
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-3.45%
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-0.68%
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.
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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 7.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.
How financially healthy is PFIZER INC?
The financial health rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 3 / 10.