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.
- Of the past 5 years VX1 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VX1's Return On Assets of 15.42% is amongst the best of the industry. VX1 outperforms 91.36% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.18%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.14%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VX1 is above the industry average of 12.00%.
| 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 91.36% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VX1 has a Operating Margin of 39.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 91.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VX1 has declined.
- VX1 has a Gross Margin of 86.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: VX1 outperforms 76.54% 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
- 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.
- VX1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 11.82 indicates that VX1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- VX1 has a better Altman-Z score (11.82) than 87.65% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.03, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that VX1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- VX1 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 86.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.82 |
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 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 2.46, VX1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.81, the valuation of VX1 can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VX1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VX1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.71.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.49, the valuation of VX1 can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VX1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 85.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VX1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.09), we can say VX1 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 83.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VX1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.01 |
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 (4/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
372.55
-0.55 (-0.15%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.49 | ||
| P/S | 9.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.69 | ||
| P/B | 5.97 | ||
| P/tB | 6.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.01 |
| 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 | 11.82 |
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 23.81 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.