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PFIZER INC (PFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock

24.15 USD
+0.1 (+0.42%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:14:49 PM
24.1992 USD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 8:14:49 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PFE. PFE was compared to 196 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While PFE has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFE may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally PFE also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PFE was profitable.
PFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PFE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.22%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.12%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.54%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% 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 15.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.22%
ROE 12.12%
ROIC 8.54%
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)11.14%
PFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.84%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
The Operating Margin of PFE (28.52%) is better than 93.37% of its industry peers.
PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PFE has a better Gross Margin (73.96%) than 81.12% of its industry peers.
PFE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.52%
PM (TTM) 16.84%
GM 73.96%
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%
PFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PFE Yearly Shares OutstandingPFE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
PFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.13 indicates that PFE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFE's Altman-Z score of 2.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 66.84% of its industry peers.
PFE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.97. This is a neutral value as PFE would need 4.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PFE's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.97 is amongst the best of the industry. PFE outperforms 83.16% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PFE (0.65) is worse than 66.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 4.97
Altman-Z 2.13
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.3%
PFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

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's Current ratio of 1.16 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFE is outperformed by 77.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PFE's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFE is outperformed by 79.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.85
PFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PFE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 151.11%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.06% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 13.54% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, PFE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)151.11%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%10.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.48% on average over the next years.
PFE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y-4.48%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.85%

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.
PFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
PFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.12, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 93.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.63, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
91.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 7.63
PFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

PFE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 90.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.04
EV/EBITDA 6.95
PFE Per share dataPFE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

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.
The decent profitability rating of PFE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)27.38
PEG (5Y)6.71
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.92%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.04. PFE pays more dividend than 98.47% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.92%

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
PFE Yearly Dividends per sharePFE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

89.68% 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.
DP89.68%
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
PFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B
PFE Dividend Payout.PFE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PFIZER INC

NYSE:PFE (9/18/2025, 8:14:49 PM)

After market: 24.1992 +0.05 (+0.2%)

24.15

+0.1 (+0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Inst Owners67.51%
Inst Owner Change-0.94%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap137.31B
Analysts70.67
Price Target29.71 (23.02%)
Short Float %1.82%
Short Ratio2.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.92%
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP89.68%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date07-25 2025-07-25 (0.43)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.18%
Min EPS beat(2)32.91%
Max EPS beat(2)37.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)43.14%
Min EPS beat(4)32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)69.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)56.64%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)44.11%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)37.53%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.96%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.22%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.23%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.25%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)1.28%
PT rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 7.63
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 11.04
P/OCF 9.04
P/B 1.55
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.95
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY14.04%
EPS(NY)3.16
Fwd EY13.1%
FCF(TTM)2.19
FCFY9.06%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY11.06%
SpS11.23
BVpS15.6
TBVpS-5.8
PEG (NY)27.38
PEG (5Y)6.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.22%
ROE 12.12%
ROCE 10.81%
ROIC 8.54%
ROICexc 9.27%
ROICexgc 42.97%
OM 28.52%
PM (TTM) 16.84%
GM 73.96%
FCFM 19.48%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.89%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 4.97
Debt/EBITDA 2.3
Cap/Depr 40.51%
Cap/Sales 4.31%
Interest Coverage 5.77
Cash Conversion 60.76%
Profit Quality 115.66%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 2.13
F-Score7
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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)151.11%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y0.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y-4.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.85%
EBIT growth 1Y65.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year23.41%
EBIT Next 3Y6.93%
EBIT Next 5Y3.57%
FCF growth 1Y16.62%
FCF growth 3Y-30.95%
FCF growth 5Y-0.32%
OCF growth 1Y4.31%
OCF growth 3Y-26.87%
OCF growth 5Y0.25%