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PFIZER INC (PFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PFE - US7170811035 - Common Stock

26.43 USD
-0.94 (-3.43%)
Last: 10/6/2025, 6:44:04 PM
26.49 USD
+0.06 (+0.23%)
After Hours: 10/6/2025, 6:44:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PFE. PFE was compared to 196 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. PFE scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PFE. Finally PFE also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
PFE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.22%, PFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.78% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Return On Equity of 12.12% is amongst the best of the industry. PFE outperforms 88.27% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.54%, PFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFE is below the industry average of 15.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.22%
ROE 12.12%
ROIC 8.54%
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)11.14%
PFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.84%, PFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.82% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFE has a better Operating Margin (28.52%) than 93.37% of its industry peers.
PFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.96%, PFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFE has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.52%
PM (TTM) 16.84%
GM 73.96%
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%
PFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PFE is still creating some value.
PFE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PFE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
PFE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PFE Yearly Shares OutstandingPFE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
PFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.23, PFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE is 4.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PFE, 4.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.97, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.65, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 66.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 4.97
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.18%
PFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

PFE has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that PFE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, PFE is doing worse than 78.06% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that PFE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, PFE is not doing good in the industry: 79.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.85
PFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 151.11% over the past year.
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.
PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.54%.
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)151.11%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%10.31%

3.2 Future

PFE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.74% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.66%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y0.49%
EPS Next 5Y-4.74%
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.93%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
PFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.80, the valuation of PFE can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.90, PFE is valued rather cheaply.
PFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.24.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.36, PFE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.8
Fwd PE 8.24
PFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 92.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFE is cheaper than 88.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.08
EV/EBITDA 7.7
PFE Per share dataPFE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PFE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of PFE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)11.83
PEG (5Y)7.34
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y0.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.35%, which is a nice return.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.27. PFE pays more dividend than 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
PFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.35%

5.2 History

The dividend of PFE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.30%.
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
PFE Yearly Dividends per sharePFE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

PFE pays out 89.68% 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.
DP89.68%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y0.49%
PFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B
PFE Dividend Payout.PFE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PFIZER INC

NYSE:PFE (10/6/2025, 6:44:04 PM)

After market: 26.49 +0.06 (+0.23%)

26.43

-0.94 (-3.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Inst Owners67.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap150.27B
Analysts71.33
Price Target29.9 (13.13%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.35%
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP89.68%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date07-25 2025-07-25 (0.43)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.18%
Min EPS beat(2)32.91%
Max EPS beat(2)37.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)43.14%
Min EPS beat(4)32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)69.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)56.64%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)44.11%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)37.53%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.96%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.22%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.23%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.25%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)0.62%
PT rev (3m)2.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.8
Fwd PE 8.24
P/S 2.35
P/FCF 12.08
P/OCF 9.9
P/B 1.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.7
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY12.83%
EPS(NY)3.21
Fwd EY12.14%
FCF(TTM)2.19
FCFY8.28%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY10.11%
SpS11.23
BVpS15.6
TBVpS-5.8
PEG (NY)11.83
PEG (5Y)7.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.22%
ROE 12.12%
ROCE 10.81%
ROIC 8.54%
ROICexc 9.27%
ROICexgc 42.97%
OM 28.52%
PM (TTM) 16.84%
GM 73.96%
FCFM 19.48%
ROA(3y)6.87%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)14.76%
ROE(5y)17.45%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)11.14%
ROICexc(3y)12.95%
ROICexc(5y)13.16%
ROICexgc(3y)51.69%
ROICexgc(5y)47.96%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 4.97
Debt/EBITDA 2.3
Cap/Depr 40.51%
Cap/Sales 4.31%
Interest Coverage 5.77
Cash Conversion 60.76%
Profit Quality 115.66%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 2.23
F-Score7
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)151.11%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y1.06%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y0.66%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y0.49%
EPS Next 5Y-4.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.93%
EBIT growth 1Y65.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.3%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year16.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.82%
EBIT Next 5Y0.93%
FCF growth 1Y16.62%
FCF growth 3Y-30.95%
FCF growth 5Y-0.32%
OCF growth 1Y4.31%
OCF growth 3Y-26.87%
OCF growth 5Y0.25%