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.
- VX1 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- VX1 had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.42%, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.50% 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 90.00% 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 92.50% of its industry peers.
- VX1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.82%. This is above the industry average of 11.89%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.42% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 15.14% |
1.3 Margins
- VX1 has a Profit Margin of 32.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VX1 has a better Operating Margin (39.04%) than 91.25% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VX1 has a better Gross Margin (86.24%) than 75.00% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VX1 is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VX1 has less shares outstanding
- VX1 has less shares outstanding than it did 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 11.80. This indicates that VX1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- VX1 has a Altman-Z score of 11.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 100.00% 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 91.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.8 |
2.3 Liquidity
- VX1 has a Current Ratio of 2.90. This indicates that VX1 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.90, VX1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.46, VX1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.25% 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 6248.28% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, VX1 shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.27% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.90% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.98, VX1 is valued on the expensive side.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VX1, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, VX1 is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VX1.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VX1 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- VX1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.95 |
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 (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
382.95
-6.35 (-1.63%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.77 | ||
| P/S | 9.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.87 | ||
| P/B | 6.01 | ||
| P/tB | 6.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.95 |
| 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 | 11.8 |
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 23.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.01.
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.