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
- 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.
- VX1 had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.18%, VX1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
- VX1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.82%. This is above the industry average of 11.89%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.42% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 15.14% |
1.3 Margins
- VX1's Profit Margin of 32.94% is amongst the best of the industry. VX1 outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VX1 has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 39.04%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- VX1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of VX1 (86.24%) is better than 75.00% 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
- VX1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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 12.02 indicates that VX1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- VX1 has a Altman-Z score of 12.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. VX1 outperforms 90.00% 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.
- VX1 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.03) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that VX1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.02 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.90 indicates that VX1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.90, VX1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.46 indicates that VX1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.46, VX1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.25% 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.
- 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.
- VX1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.10% yearly.
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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.35, 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 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VX1.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VX1 is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VX1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say VX1 is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VX1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VX1 is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VX1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.49 |
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.
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, 4:57:34 PM)
386.25
-3.05 (-0.78%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.12 | ||
| P/S | 9.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 31.36 | ||
| P/B | 6.1 | ||
| P/tB | 6.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.49 |
| 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 | 12.02 |
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 24.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.1.
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.