PFIZER INC (PFE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:PFE - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US7170811035 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall PFE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PFE 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
In the past 5 years PFE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PFE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.79%, PFE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.51% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE has a Return On Equity (8.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFE has a Return On Invested Capital (6.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFE is significantly below the industry average of 15.31%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.62%, PFE is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFE has declined.
The Operating Margin of PFE (27.12%) is better than 75.47% 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 62.26% 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
PFE 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 PFE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.11. 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.
PFE has a Altman-Z score of 2.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 45.28% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE is 5.54, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PFE, 5.54 years of fcf income to pay off 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 43.40% of its industry peers.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PFE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFE outperforms 54.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that PFE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.26, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 66.04% 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.
PFE has a Quick ratio (0.96) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, PFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.06% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PFE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.65% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PFE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.10% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.82% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
EPS Next 5Y-2.82%
Revenue Next Year-1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.89%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PFE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.25.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.37 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15, PFE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.82
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.33%, which is a nice return.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.02. PFE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, PFE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.33% |
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
PFE pays out 121.49% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
FRA:PFE (6/2/2025, 5:21:18 PM)
20.51
-0.22 (-1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap116.61B
Analysts70
Price Target26.06 (27.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.48
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)0.95%
PT rev (3m)-14.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.79 |
EPS(TTM)2.83
EY13.8%
EPS(NY)2.78
Fwd EY13.57%
FCF(TTM)1.74
FCFY8.49%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY10.58%
SpS9.69
BVpS14.01
TBVpS-4.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.82
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 | 2.11 |
F-Score8
WACC9.04%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
EPS Next 5Y-2.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%-7.82%
Revenue Next Year-1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.89%
EBIT growth 1Y56.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year21.61%
EBIT Next 3Y6.42%
EBIT Next 5Y4.91%
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%