PFIZER INC (PFE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:PFE • US7170811035

26.58 USD
-0.68 (-2.49%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
26.64 USD
+0.06 (+0.23%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This PFE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PFE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFE was compared to 193 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While PFE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFE is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally PFE also has an excellent dividend rating.


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1. PFE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PFE was profitable.
  • In the past year PFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PFE has been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years PFE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.71%, PFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PFE has a Return On Equity of 10.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFE outperforms 86.01% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.39%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.71%
ROE 10.59%
ROIC 8.39%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.65%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 29.12%, PFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFE has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 74.95%, PFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PFE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.12%
PM (TTM) 15.65%
GM 74.95%
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y-26.29%
PM growth 5Y-10.8%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.03%
PFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. PFE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • PFE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • PFE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
PFE Yearly Shares OutstandingPFE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

  • PFE has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. 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 (2.26) is better than 65.28% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE is 5.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PFE, 5.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PFE (5.95) is better than 83.42% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that PFE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of PFE (0.62) is worse than 66.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.95
Altman-Z 2.26
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.75%
PFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

  • PFE has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that PFE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PFE has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFE underperforms 75.65% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PFE's Quick ratio of 0.97 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFE is outperformed by 77.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.97
PFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. PFE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.86% 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 3.50% on average per year.
  • PFE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.64%.
  • PFE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.86%
EPS 3Y-21.31%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.8%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PFE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.23% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.02%
EPS Next 2Y-5.55%
EPS Next 3Y-5.48%
EPS Next 5Y-7.23%
Revenue Next Year-1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.36%

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.
PFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
PFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. PFE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.23 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFE.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say PFE is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.85, which indicates a very decent valuation of PFE.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 90.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.23
Fwd PE 8.85
PFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFE is valued cheaper than 87.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.56
EV/EBITDA 7.53
PFE Per share dataPFE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PFE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y-5.55%
EPS Next 3Y-5.48%

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5. PFE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.35%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, PFE pays a better dividend. On top of this PFE pays more dividend than 97.93% 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 1.82.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
PFE Yearly Dividends per sharePFE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • PFE pays out 98.76% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of PFE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP98.76%
EPS Next 2Y-5.55%
EPS Next 3Y-5.48%
PFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B
PFE Dividend Payout.PFE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PFE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PFIZER INC

NYSE:PFE (3/3/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 26.64 +0.06 (+0.23%)

26.58

-0.68 (-2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners67.61%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0.26%
Market Cap151.13B
Revenue(TTM)62.58B
Net Income(TTM)9.83B
Analysts70.91
Price Target29.37 (10.5%)
Short Float %2.58%
Short Ratio3.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.35%
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP98.76%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date01-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.46%
Min EPS beat(2)32.91%
Max EPS beat(2)36.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.72%
Min EPS beat(4)32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)37.45%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)54.91%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)44.86%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)38.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.96%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.96%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.39%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.66%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.04%
PT rev (1m)-0.19%
PT rev (3m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.23
Fwd PE 8.85
P/S 2.41
P/FCF 14.56
P/OCF 11.56
P/B 1.63
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.53
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY12.15%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY11.3%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)2.3
OCFY8.65%
SpS11.04
BVpS16.32
TBVpS-4.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.35
Graham Number34.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.71%
ROE 10.59%
ROCE 10.62%
ROIC 8.39%
ROICexc 9.19%
ROICexgc 39.27%
OM 29.12%
PM (TTM) 15.65%
GM 74.95%
FCFM 16.53%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y-26.29%
PM growth 5Y-10.8%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.95
Debt/EBITDA 2.3
Cap/Depr 40.34%
Cap/Sales 4.3%
Interest Coverage 5.8
Cash Conversion 52.35%
Profit Quality 105.58%
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z 2.26
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.86%
EPS 3Y-21.31%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
EPS Next Y-7.02%
EPS Next 2Y-5.55%
EPS Next 3Y-5.48%
EPS Next 5Y-7.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.8%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year-1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.28%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year15.23%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.98%
EBIT Next 5Y0.17%
FCF growth 1Y26.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.12%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PFIZER INC / PFE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PFIZER INC (PFE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PFE.


Can you provide the valuation status for PFIZER INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PFIZER INC (PFE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of PFE stock?

PFIZER INC (PFE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PFIZER INC (PFE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PFIZER INC (PFE) is 8.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.


How financially healthy is PFIZER INC?

The financial health rating of PFIZER INC (PFE) is 4 / 10.