VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:VX1 • US92532F1003
Current stock price
411.2 EUR
-4.6 (-1.11%)
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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
- VX1 had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- VX1 has a Return On Assets of 15.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 91.25% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of VX1 (21.18%) is better than 91.25% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.14%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VX1 is above the industry average of 11.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.42% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 15.14% |
ROA(3y)9.65%
ROA(5y)12.94%
ROE(3y)12.83%
ROE(5y)17.11%
ROIC(3y)15.82%
ROIC(5y)17.01%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.94%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VX1 has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 39.04%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VX1 has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.24%, VX1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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% |
OM growth 3Y-7.71%
OM growth 5Y-3.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.97%
PM growth 5Y-5.49%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VX1 has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VX1 has less shares outstanding
- VX1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- VX1 has an Altman-Z score of 12.46. This indicates that VX1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 12.46, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.25% 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.
- VX1 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.03) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that VX1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VX1 (0.01) is better than 91.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.90 indicates that VX1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.90, VX1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.75% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- VX1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.90%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6248.28%
EPS 3Y7.33%
EPS 5Y12.27%
EPS Q2Q%26.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.9%
Revenue growth 3Y10.35%
Revenue growth 5Y14.1%
Sales Q2Q%9.55%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.36% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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.
EPS Next Y5.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.36%
Revenue Next Year8.79%
Revenue Next 2Y9.46%
Revenue Next 3Y10.13%
Revenue Next 5Y10.31%
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 quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.64.
- VX1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VX1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say VX1 is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.34 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VX1.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VX1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VX1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VX1 is valued cheaper than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- VX1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.83
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
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 (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
411.2
-4.6 (-1.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners97.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap104.46B
Revenue(TTM)12.00B
Net Income(TTM)3.95B
Analysts81.03
Price Target461.23 (12.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(2)3.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.2%
Max EPS beat(4)3.45%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.44%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-43.04%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.06%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.66%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.75%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.51%
PT rev (1m)2.72%
PT rev (3m)7.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 | ||
| P/S | 9.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.01 | ||
| P/B | 6.42 | ||
| P/tB | 6.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.54 |
EPS(TTM)16.04
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)16.89
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)10.96
FCFY2.66%
OCF(TTM)12.46
OCFY3.03%
SpS41.17
BVpS64.03
TBVpS58.84
PEG (NY)4.83
PEG (5Y)2.09
Graham Number152.01
Profitability
| 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% |
ROA(3y)9.65%
ROA(5y)12.94%
ROE(3y)12.83%
ROE(5y)17.11%
ROIC(3y)15.82%
ROIC(5y)17.01%
ROICexc(3y)28.92%
ROICexc(5y)41.25%
ROICexgc(3y)35.7%
ROICexgc(5y)59.25%
ROCE(3y)22.47%
ROCE(5y)24.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.32%
OM growth 3Y-7.71%
OM growth 5Y-3.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.97%
PM growth 5Y-5.49%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| 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 | 12.46 |
F-Score7
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC1.7
Cap/Depr(3y)195.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)182.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6248.28%
EPS 3Y7.33%
EPS 5Y12.27%
EPS Q2Q%26.38%
EPS Next Y5.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.9%
Revenue growth 3Y10.35%
Revenue growth 5Y14.1%
Sales Q2Q%9.55%
Revenue Next Year8.79%
Revenue Next 2Y9.46%
Revenue Next 3Y10.13%
Revenue Next 5Y10.31%
EBIT growth 1Y6.59%
EBIT growth 3Y1.84%
EBIT growth 5Y10.4%
EBIT Next Year6.57%
EBIT Next 3Y12.66%
EBIT Next 5Y11.43%
FCF growth 1Y426.56%
FCF growth 3Y-6.64%
FCF growth 5Y1.3%
OCF growth 1Y837.19%
OCF growth 3Y-4.2%
OCF growth 5Y2.22%
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.
What is the profitability of VX1 stock?
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
The financial health rating of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is expected to grow by 5.3% in the next year.