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
- VX1 had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of VX1 (15.42%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- VX1 has a better Return On Equity (21.18%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.14%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.06% 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 11.59%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.42% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 15.14% |
1.3 Margins
- VX1 has a better Profit Margin (32.94%) than 91.67% 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 90.28% 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 79.17% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for VX1 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VX1 has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, VX1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 11.59 indicates that VX1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.59, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.03 is amongst the best of 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.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.59 |
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 61.11% of its industry peers.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| 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%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. VX1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.43 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VX1.
- VX1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.93. VX1 is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VX1.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VX1 is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VX1 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.46 |
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.
- 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
- VX1 does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
VX1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:VX1 (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
367.1
-0.35 (-0.1%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.14 | ||
| P/S | 9.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.21 | ||
| P/B | 5.88 | ||
| P/tB | 6.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.46 |
| 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 | 11.59 |
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 23.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.88.
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.