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.
- 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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.18%, VX1 belongs to the top 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.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.94%, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- 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
- VX1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
- The debt/assets ratio for VX1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VX1 has an Altman-Z score of 11.57. This indicates that VX1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.57, VX1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.65% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.03, VX1 belongs to the top 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 83.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.57 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.90 indicates that VX1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.90, VX1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.02% 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.
- 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.
- 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%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, VX1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.77% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VX1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.51% on average per year.
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 23.37 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VX1.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, VX1 is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VX1.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VX1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VX1 is cheaper than 83.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VX1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.1 |
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 79.01% 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 82.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.41 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VX1's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years.
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 (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
367.45
-7.05 (-1.88%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.1 | ||
| P/S | 9.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.14 | ||
| P/B | 5.86 | ||
| P/tB | 6.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.41 |
| 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 | 11.57 |
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 23.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.86.
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.