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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.42%, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 has a Return On Equity of 21.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of VX1 (15.14%) is better 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
- VX1 has a Profit Margin of 32.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VX1 has declined.
- VX1 has a Operating Margin of 39.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
- 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 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- Compared to 5 years ago, VX1 has less shares outstanding
- VX1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 11.72 indicates that VX1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.72, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.03, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.01, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.72 |
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.
- VX1 has a Current ratio (2.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VX1.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.86, VX1 is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.44, VX1 is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.39. VX1 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VX1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.76 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VX1's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years.
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 (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
373.25
-3.25 (-0.86%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.44 | ||
| P/S | 9.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.62 | ||
| P/B | 5.96 | ||
| P/tB | 6.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.76 |
| 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 | 11.72 |
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 23.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.96.
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.