PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:PFE - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US7170811035 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
PFE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PFE while its profitability can be described as average. PFE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PFE had positive earnings in the past year.
PFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PFE has been profitable.
PFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PFE (3.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of PFE (8.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 44.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFE is significantly below the industry average of 15.20%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.73% | ||
| ROIC | 6.92% |
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)10.06%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
1.3 Margins
PFE has a Profit Margin (12.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFE has a Operating Margin of 27.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
PFE has a Gross Margin of 74.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFE outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.62% | ||
| GM | 74.57% |
OM growth 3Y-8.1%
OM growth 5Y3.31%
PM growth 3Y-22.43%
PM growth 5Y-20.41%
GM growth 3Y6.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFE is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFE has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PFE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PFE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.16. This is not the best score and indicates that PFE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PFE (2.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.54. This is a neutral value as PFE would need 5.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PFE's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFE outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
PFE has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that PFE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.26, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 63.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.96, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 126.06%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.06% on average over the past years.
PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.65%.
PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.10% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.06%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%12.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-7.82%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.69% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.62%
EPS Next 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y0.22%
EPS Next 5Y-3.69%
Revenue Next Year-0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.58%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PFE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.73.
PFE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.04. PFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.93 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 82.69% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFE is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.27
EPS Next 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y0.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, PFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.00. PFE pays more dividend than 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, PFE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PFE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.30%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
121.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PFE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP121.49%
EPS Next 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y0.22%
FRA:PFE (7/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.09
-0.48 (-2.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap119.90B
Analysts70
Price Target25.38 (20.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP121.49%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.98%
Min EPS beat(2)32.52%
Max EPS beat(2)37.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)42.48%
Min EPS beat(4)30.28%
Max EPS beat(4)69.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)54.64%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)42.48%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)36.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.22%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.74%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.33%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3%
PT rev (1m)-1.32%
PT rev (3m)-11.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY12.94%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY12.61%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY7.96%
OCF(TTM)2.09
OCFY9.92%
SpS9.35
BVpS13.52
TBVpS-4.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.73% | ||
| ROCE | 9.87% | ||
| ROIC | 6.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.63% | ||
| OM | 27.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.62% | ||
| GM | 74.57% | ||
| FCFM | 17.96% |
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)10.06%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
ROICexc(3y)11.54%
ROICexc(5y)11.73%
ROICexgc(3y)46.07%
ROICexgc(5y)42.74%
ROCE(3y)14.48%
ROCE(5y)14.24%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.89%
ROICexcg growth 5Y27.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.97%
OM growth 3Y-8.1%
OM growth 5Y3.31%
PM growth 3Y-22.43%
PM growth 5Y-20.41%
GM growth 3Y6.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 142.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
F-Score8
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)55.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.87%
Profit Quality(3y)143.88%
Profit Quality(5y)138.86%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.06%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%12.2%
EPS Next Y-2.62%
EPS Next 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y0.22%
EPS Next 5Y-3.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-7.82%
Revenue Next Year-0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y56.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year21.61%
EBIT Next 3Y6.42%
EBIT Next 5Y3.52%
FCF growth 1Y-44.47%
FCF growth 3Y-30.95%
FCF growth 5Y-0.32%
OCF growth 1Y-41.56%
OCF growth 3Y-26.87%
OCF growth 5Y0.25%