PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:PFE • US7170811035
Current stock price
23.3 EUR
-0.25 (-1.08%)
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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
- In the past year PFE was profitable.
- PFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years PFE has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years PFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PFE (3.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PFE has a Return On Equity of 8.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 45.10% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.22%, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- PFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.63%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.61%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.22%) for PFE is above the 3 year average (6.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 12.42%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PFE has a Operating Margin of 31.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFE outperforms 80.39% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
- PFE's Gross Margin of 75.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
- PFE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.20. 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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.20, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 62.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFE underperforms 64.71% 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.
- PFE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is comparable 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 | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.55%
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.
- PFE has a Current ratio (1.16) which is in line with 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.
- The Quick ratio of PFE (0.87) is worse 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
- PFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.86%.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, PFE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.48% on average per year.
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-7.47%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PFE.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.47, which indicates a very decent 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 92.16% 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 27.95.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.17 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFE.
- 96.08% 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 (38.68), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 86.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued a bit cheaper than 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of PFE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.26% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y-6.09%
EPS Next 3Y-8.26%
5. PFE.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.32%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.89. PFE pays more dividend than 98.04% of the companies 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.
- 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-6.09%
EPS Next 3Y-8.26%
PFE.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:PFE (4/21/2026, 5:27:51 PM)
23.3
-0.25 (-1.08%)
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 Cap132.54B
Revenue(TTM)62.58B
Net Income(TTM)7.77B
Analysts69.71
Price Target24.8 (6.44%)
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 | 8.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
EPS(TTM)2.75
EY11.8%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY10.91%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)1.75
OCFY7.51%
SpS9.35
BVpS12.93
TBVpS-5.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.42
Graham Number28.2819 (21.38%)
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 | 2.2 |
F-Score5
WACC8.55%
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%.