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.
- Of the past 5 years VX1 4 years were profitable.
- VX1 had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
- The Return On Equity of VX1 (21.18%) is better than 90.12% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.14%, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% 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 12.00%.
| 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 91.36% of its industry peers.
- VX1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 39.04%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.24%, VX1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.54% 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% |
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.
- VX1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- VX1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- VX1 has an Altman-Z score of 11.74. This indicates that VX1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- VX1 has a Altman-Z score of 11.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 87.65% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.01, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.74 |
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.90, VX1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.26% 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.
- VX1 has a Quick ratio of 2.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VX1 outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- VX1 shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.27% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.90% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- 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 23.81, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VX1.
- VX1's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.79.
- VX1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51.
- VX1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 83.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 79.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 83.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.83 |
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
- 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 | 22.51 | ||
| P/S | 9.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.71 | ||
| P/B | 5.97 | ||
| P/tB | 6.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.83 |
| 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 | 11.74 |
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.