PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:PFV - DE0006916604 - Common Stock
156.4 EUR
0 (0%)
PFV gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 106 industry peers in the Machinery industry. PFV has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PFV has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. Finally PFV also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make PFV a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFV was profitable.
In the past year PFV had a positive cash flow from operations.
PFV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PFV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PFV's Return On Assets of 3.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFV outperforms 62.26% of its industry peers.
PFV has a Return On Equity (6.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PFV (5.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.81%. This is above the industry average of 8.53%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.81%) for PFV is well above the current ROIC(5.19%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.86% | ||
| ROE | 6.78% | ||
| ROIC | 5.19% |
ROA(3y)7.21%
ROA(5y)7.03%
ROE(3y)12.25%
ROE(5y)11.66%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)11.08%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 4.26%, PFV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.55% of the companies in the same industry.
PFV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFV has a Operating Margin (5.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFV has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.11%, PFV is doing worse than 60.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFV has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.26% | ||
| GM | 36.11% |
OM growth 3Y-25.01%
OM growth 5Y-10.47%
PM growth 3Y-19.05%
PM growth 5Y-11.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFV is creating some value.
PFV has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PFV has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
PFV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PFV has an Altman-Z score of 4.34. This indicates that PFV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PFV has a Altman-Z score of 4.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFV outperforms 88.68% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFV is 20.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take PFV, 20.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PFV's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFV is outperformed by 68.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that PFV is not too dependend on debt financing.
PFV has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that PFV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.43, PFV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that PFV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.42, PFV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PFV have decreased strongly by -51.06% in the last year.
PFV shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.85% yearly.
PFV shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.50%.
Measured over the past years, PFV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.06%
EPS 3Y-15.27%
EPS 5Y-4.85%
EPS Q2Q%-25.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y6.93%
Sales Q2Q%-7.05%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PFV will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.78% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y38.26%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PFV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFV indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PFV is more expensive than 60.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFV to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say PFV is valued expensively.
PFV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.73.
PFV's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFV to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say PFV is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.75% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PFV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFV is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.81% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 151.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PFV's earnings are expected to grow with 26.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.71%, PFV is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.82. PFV pays more dividend than 94.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, PFV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.71% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PFV grows each year by 6.55%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
PFV pays out 82.66% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PFV's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP82.66%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
FRA:PFV (8/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
156.4
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.54B
Analysts40
Price Target142.8 (-8.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.71% |
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.55%
DP82.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)19.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)12.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 151.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.66 | ||
| P/B | 2.78 | ||
| P/tB | 3.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.74 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY2.44%
EPS(NY)8.82
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY0.66%
OCF(TTM)7.57
OCFY4.84%
SpS89.62
BVpS56.34
TBVpS46.26
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.86% | ||
| ROE | 6.78% | ||
| ROCE | 6.92% | ||
| ROIC | 5.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.32% | ||
| OM | 5.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.26% | ||
| GM | 36.11% | ||
| FCFM | 1.15% |
ROA(3y)7.21%
ROA(5y)7.03%
ROE(3y)12.25%
ROE(5y)11.66%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)11.08%
ROICexc(3y)12.56%
ROICexc(5y)13.28%
ROICexgc(3y)15.57%
ROICexgc(5y)16.72%
ROCE(3y)14.41%
ROCE(5y)14.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-32.37%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-14.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.21%
OM growth 3Y-25.01%
OM growth 5Y-10.47%
PM growth 3Y-19.05%
PM growth 5Y-11.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 162.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 26.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.34 |
F-Score3
WACC6.8%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)243.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)201.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.06%
EPS 3Y-15.27%
EPS 5Y-4.85%
EPS Q2Q%-25.56%
EPS Next Y38.26%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y6.93%
Sales Q2Q%-7.05%
Revenue Next Year1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-54.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.27%
EBIT Next Year125.86%
EBIT Next 3Y52.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y121.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y65.98%
OCF growth 3Y-8.88%
OCF growth 5Y1.17%