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Why the dividend investor may take a look at NYSE:PFE.

By Mill Chart

Last update: Sep 27, 2023

PFIZER INC (NYSE:PFE) has caught the attention of dividend investors as a stock worth considering. NYSE:PFE excels in profitability, solvency, and liquidity, all while providing a decent dividend. Let's delve into the details.

A Closer Look at Dividend for NYSE:PFE

ChartMill employs its own Dividend Rating system for all stocks. This score, on a scale of 0 to 10, is determined by evaluating different dividend factors, such as yield, historical performance, dividend growth, and sustainability. NYSE:PFE has been assigned a 8 for dividend:

  • PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.99%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.87, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.64.
  • PFE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.

Understanding NYSE:PFE's Health

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Health Rating to each stock. The score is computed by evaluating various liquidity and solvency ratios and ranges from 0 to 10. NYSE:PFE was assigned a score of 5 for health:

  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.65, PFE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PFE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.13) than 84.76% of its industry peers.
  • PFE has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that PFE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.

Exploring NYSE:PFE's Profitability

ChartMill utilizes a Profitability Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:PFE has earned a 8 out of 10:

  • PFE's Return On Assets of 9.75% is amongst the best of the industry. PFE outperforms 90.95% of its industry peers.
  • PFE has a Return On Equity of 21.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFE outperforms 91.90% of its industry peers.
  • PFE has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFE outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.55%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 31.21%, PFE belongs to the best 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.
  • The Gross Margin of PFE (68.78%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.

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Our latest full fundamental report of PFE contains the most current fundamental analsysis.

Keep in mind

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice in any way. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.

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