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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VRTX - US92532F1003 - Common Stock

452.13 USD
-1.23 (-0.27%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM
452.5 USD
+0.37 (+0.08%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall VRTX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated VRTX against 530 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While VRTX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: VRTX is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. These ratings would make VRTX suitable for value and growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VRTX was profitable.
In the past year VRTX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VRTX 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years VRTX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
VRTX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRTX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.78%, VRTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VRTX (21.22%) is better than 96.42% of its industry peers.
VRTX has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.58%) than 97.17% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VRTX is in line with the industry average of 18.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.78%
ROE 21.22%
ROIC 17.58%
ROA(3y)10.62%
ROA(5y)14.47%
ROE(3y)13.73%
ROE(5y)19.12%
ROIC(3y)19.67%
ROIC(5y)20.26%
VRTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

VRTX has a better Profit Margin (31.35%) than 96.04% of its industry peers.
VRTX has a better Operating Margin (38.70%) than 97.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRTX has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of VRTX (86.28%) is better than 89.06% of its industry peers.
VRTX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 38.7%
PM (TTM) 31.35%
GM 86.28%
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5Y6.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
VRTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VRTX is creating value.
VRTX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
VRTX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VRTX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
VRTX Yearly Shares OutstandingVRTX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
VRTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

There is no outstanding debt for VRTX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC8.83%
VRTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

VRTX has a Current Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that VRTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VRTX's Current ratio of 2.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRTX is outperformed by 71.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.00 indicates that VRTX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VRTX's Quick ratio of 2.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRTX is outperformed by 73.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.36
Quick Ratio 2
VRTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 3303.92% over the past year.
VRTX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -44.14% yearly.
VRTX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.33%.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.50% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)3303.92%
EPS 3Y-71.86%
EPS 5Y-44.14%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.33%
Revenue growth 3Y13.31%
Revenue growth 5Y21.5%
Sales Q2Q%10.99%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 150.35% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
VRTX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y6343.89%
EPS Next 2Y739.72%
EPS Next 3Y328.89%
EPS Next 5Y150.35%
Revenue Next Year10.14%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.38%
Revenue Next 5Y9.7%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VRTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
VRTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VRTX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.04.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VRTX is valued cheaper than 93.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, VRTX is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.11 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VRTX.
93.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. VRTX is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.04
Fwd PE 22.11
VRTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

VRTX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VRTX is cheaper than 93.58% of the companies in the same industry.
93.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.37
EV/EBITDA 22.89
VRTX Per share dataVRTX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VRTX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VRTX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VRTX's earnings are expected to grow with 328.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y739.72%
EPS Next 3Y328.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VRTX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:VRTX (1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 452.5 +0.37 (+0.08%)

452.13

-1.23 (-0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners97.56%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap114.71B
Revenue(TTM)11.72B
Net Income(TTM)3.68B
Analysts76.41
Price Target501.03 (10.82%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.29%
Min EPS beat(2)3.12%
Max EPS beat(2)3.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.2%
Max EPS beat(4)3.45%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.05%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-42.39%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.78%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.32%
PT rev (1m)1.08%
PT rev (3m)2.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.04
Fwd PE 22.11
P/S 9.79
P/FCF 34.37
P/OCF 30.85
P/B 6.62
P/tB 7.26
EV/EBITDA 22.89
EPS(TTM)17.36
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)20.45
Fwd EY4.52%
FCF(TTM)13.15
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)14.65
OCFY3.24%
SpS46.21
BVpS68.26
TBVpS62.28
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number163.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.78%
ROE 21.22%
ROCE 22.25%
ROIC 17.58%
ROICexc 25.42%
ROICexgc 28.48%
OM 38.7%
PM (TTM) 31.35%
GM 86.28%
FCFM 28.47%
ROA(3y)10.62%
ROA(5y)14.47%
ROE(3y)13.73%
ROE(5y)19.12%
ROIC(3y)19.67%
ROIC(5y)20.26%
ROICexc(3y)48.65%
ROICexc(5y)54.9%
ROICexgc(3y)69.59%
ROICexgc(5y)85.25%
ROCE(3y)24.89%
ROCE(5y)25.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-29.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.94%
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5Y6.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 189.83%
Cap/Sales 3.25%
Interest Coverage 374.91
Cash Conversion 78.49%
Profit Quality 90.81%
Current Ratio 2.36
Quick Ratio 2
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC1.99
Cap/Depr(3y)171.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)187.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3303.92%
EPS 3Y-71.86%
EPS 5Y-44.14%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
EPS Next Y6343.89%
EPS Next 2Y739.72%
EPS Next 3Y328.89%
EPS Next 5Y150.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.33%
Revenue growth 3Y13.31%
Revenue growth 5Y21.5%
Sales Q2Q%10.99%
Revenue Next Year10.14%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.38%
Revenue Next 5Y9.7%
EBIT growth 1Y5.79%
EBIT growth 3Y16.47%
EBIT growth 5Y29.7%
EBIT Next Year811.13%
EBIT Next 3Y128.24%
EBIT Next 5Y68.84%
FCF growth 1Y-20.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15.14%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VRTX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VRTX.


What is the valuation status for VRTX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) is 26.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.62.


How financially healthy is VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The financial health rating of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) is 6 / 10.