VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:VX1 • US92532F1003
Current stock price
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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.42%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of VX1 (21.18%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- VX1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- 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% |
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.94%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of VX1 (39.04%) is better than 91.25% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VX1 has a Gross Margin of 86.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: VX1 outperforms 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
- 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
- The number of shares outstanding for VX1 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for VX1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.80, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 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 | 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.
- VX1 has a Current ratio of 2.90. This is in the better half of the industry: VX1 outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 2.46, VX1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% 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.
- VX1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.90%.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.98, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VX1.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VX1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 80.00% 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 26.17.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VX1.
- VX1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.05, VX1 is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VX1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VX1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 81.25% 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 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.
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.