PFIZER INC (PFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock
25.35 USD
-0.1 (-0.39%)
Overall PFE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PFE against 192 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While PFE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFE has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. PFE also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
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 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.59%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PFE (8.39%) is better than 86.46% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFE is below the industry average of 13.48%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.59% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% |
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)11.14%
1.3 Margins
PFE has a Profit Margin of 15.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFE outperforms 88.02% of its industry peers.
PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PFE (29.12%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PFE has a Gross Margin of 74.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFE outperforms 81.25% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PFE is still creating some value.
PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that PFE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFE has a Altman-Z score of 2.21. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 65.10% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE (5.95) is better than 80.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PFE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFE underperforms 67.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFE underperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.97, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 76.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, PFE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.90% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 -4.68% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
EPS Next 5Y-4.68%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.92%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.92, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, PFE is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.00, the valuation of PFE can be described as very reasonable.
PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 90.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 92.19% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 88.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PFE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.46
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.67%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.07, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 98.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PFE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.30%.
PFE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PFE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
PFE pays out 98.76% 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.
DP98.76%
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
NYSE:PFE (11/19/2025, 9:49:07 AM)
25.35
-0.1 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.15%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap144.13B
Revenue(TTM)62.79B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts71.33
Price Target29.6 (16.77%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio1.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP98.76%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.89%
Min EPS beat(2)32.91%
Max EPS beat(2)36.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.94%
Min EPS beat(4)32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)37.45%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)55.02%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)44.93%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)38.46%
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)2.66%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.04%
PT rev (1m)-1.01%
PT rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)3.2
EY12.62%
EPS(NY)3.17
Fwd EY12.49%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY7.2%
OCF(TTM)2.3
OCFY9.07%
SpS11.04
BVpS16.32
TBVpS-4.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.46
Graham Number34.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.59% | ||
| ROCE | 10.62% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.27% | ||
| 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)11.29%
ROIC(5y)11.14%
ROICexc(3y)12.95%
ROICexc(5y)13.16%
ROICexgc(3y)51.69%
ROICexgc(5y)47.96%
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
WACC8.37%
ROIC/WACC1
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 Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y0.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
EPS Next 5Y-4.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-5.92%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.82%
EBIT Next 5Y0.93%
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 FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PFIZER INC (PFE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PFE.
What is the valuation status for PFE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to PFIZER INC (PFE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is PFIZER INC (PFE) stock?
PFIZER INC (PFE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of PFIZER INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PFIZER INC (PFE) is 7.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.
What is the expected EPS growth for PFIZER INC (PFE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PFIZER INC (PFE) is expected to decline by -1.19% in the next year.