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.
- VX1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years VX1 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years VX1 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VX1 has a better Return On Assets (15.42%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Return On Equity of 21.18% is amongst the best of the industry. VX1 outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- VX1 has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.14%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VX1 is above the industry average of 13.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.42% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 15.14% |
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.94%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 39.04%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of VX1 (86.24%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 39.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.94% | ||
| GM | 86.24% |
2. VX1.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VX1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for VX1 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VX1 has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for VX1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 11.74 indicates that VX1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.74, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VX1 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.03) than 98.81% of its industry peers.
- VX1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- VX1 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 84.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.74 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.90 indicates that VX1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- VX1 has a Current ratio (2.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.46 indicates that VX1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- VX1 has a Quick ratio (2.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.46 |
3. VX1.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 6248.28% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, VX1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.90% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, VX1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.10% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, VX1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.36% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VX1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.31% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. VX1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VX1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.79.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.87. VX1 is around the same levels.
- VX1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.49.
- 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VX1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VX1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say VX1 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VX1, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- VX1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VX1 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- VX1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- VX1's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
5. VX1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for VX1!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
VX1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:VX1 (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
371.3
-3.2 (-0.85%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.49 | ||
| P/S | 9.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.68 | ||
| P/B | 5.97 | ||
| P/tB | 6.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.81 |
| 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 | 11.74 |
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 4 / 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 23.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.97.
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 5.79% in the next year.