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

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.

Understanding NYSE:PFE's Dividend

ChartMill provides a Dividend Rating for every stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating assesses various dividend aspects, including yield, growth, and sustainability. NYSE:PFE earns a 7 out of 10:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.73%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 97.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.55, PFE pays a better dividend.
• PFE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
• PFE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

Evaluating Health: NYSE:PFE

ChartMill utilizes a Health Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of liquidity and solvency ratios, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:PFE has earned a 6 out of 10:

• The Altman-Z score of PFE (2.31) is better than 70.94% of its industry peers.
• PFE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFE outperforms 81.28% of its industry peers.
• A Current Ratio of 2.38 indicates that PFE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• PFE has a Quick Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that PFE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.

What does the Profitability looks like for NYSE:PFE

ChartMill's Profitability Rating offers a unique perspective on stock analysis, providing scores from 0 to 10. These ratings consider a wide range of profitability metrics and margins, both in comparison to industry peers and on their own merits. For NYSE:PFE, the assigned 8 is a significant indicator of profitability:

• PFE's Return On Assets of 4.87% is amongst the best of the industry. PFE outperforms 88.67% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of PFE (10.81%) is better than 89.16% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.70%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
• The 3 year average ROIC (16.16%) for PFE is well above the current ROIC(5.70%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
• PFE's Profit Margin of 15.29% is amongst the best of the industry. PFE outperforms 90.15% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.76%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% 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 59.32%, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.

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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.