Exploring NYSE:PFE's dividend characteristics.

Discover PFIZER INC (NYSE:PFE)—a stock that our stock screener has recognized as a solid dividend pick with strong fundamentals. NYSE:PFE showcases decent financial health and profitability while providing a sustainable dividend. We'll explore the specifics further.

Assessing Dividend for NYSE:PFE

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different dividend aspects, including the yield, the growth and sustainability. NYSE:PFE scores a 8 out of 10:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.99%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.87. PFE pays more dividend than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.64, PFE pays a better dividend.
• PFE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• PFE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.

How do we evaluate the Health for NYSE:PFE?

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:PFE has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• The Altman-Z score of PFE (2.66) is better than 72.86% of its industry peers.
• PFE's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.13 is amongst the best of the industry. PFE outperforms 84.76% of its industry peers.
• A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that PFE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

Profitability Examination for NYSE:PFE

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NYSE:PFE, the assigned 8 is noteworthy for profitability:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.75%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.95% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Return On Equity of PFE (21.68%) is better than 91.90% of its industry peers.
• With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.96%, PFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
• The 3 year average ROIC (16.16%) for PFE is well above the current ROIC(11.96%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
• The Profit Margin of PFE (27.55%) is better than 94.76% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.21%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.71% of the companies in the same industry.
• PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• With a decent Gross Margin value of 68.78%, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.

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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.