PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:PFE • US7170811035
Current stock price
23.375 EUR
-0.39 (-1.66%)
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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.
- In the past year PFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.73%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- PFE has a Return On Equity (8.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.22%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFE is significantly below the industry average of 14.90%.
- 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
- PFE's Profit Margin of 12.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
- 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 75.00% 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 71.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFE has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. 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 2.19, 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 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 40.38% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PFE (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.57%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.16, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 63.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PFE's Quick ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFE is outperformed by 73.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
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
- PFE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.71% yearly.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. PFE.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.32, the valuation of PFE can be described as very reasonable.
- 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- PFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.99.
- PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued a bit cheaper than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.29 |
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)2.38
EPS Next 2Y-6.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.53%
5. PFE.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.28%, which is a nice return.
- PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.93. PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PFE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.28% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 125.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFE. 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:PFE (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.375
-0.39 (-1.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners67.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap132.97B
Revenue(TTM)62.58B
Net Income(TTM)7.77B
Analysts68.57
Price Target24.89 (6.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.28% |
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)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.99 | ||
| P/S | 2.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.29 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY12.02%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY11.12%
FCF(TTM)1.39
FCFY5.94%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY7.66%
SpS9.58
BVpS13.24
TBVpS-5.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.38
Graham Number28.93
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 | 2.19 |
F-Score5
WACC8.57%
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-7.56%
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 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.
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 8.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
How financially healthy is PFIZER INC?
The financial health rating of PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) is 2 / 10.