VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:VX1 • US92532F1003
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This VX1.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VX1.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VX1 was profitable.
- In the past year VX1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years VX1 4 years were profitable.
- VX1 had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.42%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.18%, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Return On Invested Capital of 15.14% is amongst the best of the industry. VX1 outperforms 94.94% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VX1 is above the industry average of 11.35%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.42% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 15.14% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of VX1 (32.94%) is better than 93.67% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 39.04%, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VX1 has declined.
- VX1's Gross Margin of 86.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VX1 outperforms 74.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VX1 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 39.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.94% | ||
| GM | 86.24% |
2. VX1.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VX1 is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for VX1 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for VX1 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VX1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- VX1 has an Altman-Z score of 11.77. This indicates that VX1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.77, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VX1 is 0.03, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VX1, only 0.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VX1 (0.03) is better than 98.73% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that VX1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- VX1 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 88.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.77 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.90 indicates that VX1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.90, VX1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 has a Quick Ratio of 2.46. This indicates that VX1 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 2.46, VX1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.46 |
3. VX1.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VX1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 6248.28%, which is quite impressive.
- VX1 shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.27% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, VX1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.90% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
3.2 Future
- VX1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.36% yearly.
- VX1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.31% yearly.
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 stable.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. VX1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VX1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.68.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VX1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 82.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VX1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VX1.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VX1 is valued cheaper than 83.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. VX1 is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VX1 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VX1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 82.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of VX1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. VX1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VX1 does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
VX1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:VX1 (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
373.25
-3.25 (-0.86%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.5 | ||
| P/S | 9.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.51 | ||
| P/B | 5.94 | ||
| P/tB | 6.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.88 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.42% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROCE | 21.51% | ||
| ROIC | 15.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.17% | ||
| OM | 39.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.94% | ||
| GM | 86.24% | ||
| FCFM | 26.61% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 208.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 377.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.77 |
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VX1.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to VX1.DE.
What is the valuation status for VX1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) stock?
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is 23.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.94.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VX1 stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is expected to grow by 5.3% in the next year.