PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:PFV • DE0006916604
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164.2 EUR
-0.8 (-0.48%)
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This PFV.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PFV.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PFV had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PFV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years PFV has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PFV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.86%, PFV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of PFV (6.78%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.19%, PFV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFV is above the industry average of 8.46%.
- 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
- PFV has a Profit Margin (4.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFV has declined.
- PFV has a Operating Margin (5.93%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PFV's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PFV has a Gross Margin (36.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PFV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. PFV.DE Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for PFV remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PFV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- PFV has an Altman-Z score of 4.46. This indicates that PFV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- PFV has a better Altman-Z score (4.46) than 90.65% 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 has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (20.75) than 68.22% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that PFV is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PFV (0.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that PFV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PFV (2.43) is better than 85.98% of its industry peers.
- PFV has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that PFV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.42, PFV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. PFV.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PFV have decreased strongly by -51.06% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PFV shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.85% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, PFV shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.50% in the last year.
- PFV shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.93% yearly.
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.
- PFV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y60.38%
EPS Next 2Y34.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.75%
Revenue Next 2Y10.91%
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 accelerating.
4. PFV.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PFV is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.98.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFV indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PFV is more expensive than 65.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, PFV is valued quite expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.31, PFV is valued correctly.
- PFV's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42, PFV is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PFV indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PFV is more expensive than 74.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFV is valued a bit more expensive than 71.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 159.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PFV's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- PFV's earnings are expected to grow with 26.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
5. PFV.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PFV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, which is a nice return.
- PFV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.54. PFV pays more dividend than 96.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PFV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
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.
- The dividend of PFV is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP82.66%
EPS Next 2Y34.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
PFV.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:PFV (3/23/2026, 5:29:41 PM)
164.2
-0.8 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)03-26 2026-03-26/amc
Inst Owners19.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)884.56M
Net Income(TTM)37.71M
Analysts40
Price Target142.8 (-13.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 159.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.69 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 3.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY2.33%
EPS(NY)10.73
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY0.63%
OCF(TTM)7.57
OCFY4.61%
SpS89.62
BVpS56.34
TBVpS46.26
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number69.59
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.37%
ROICexgc 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 | 4.46 |
F-Score3
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 Y60.38%
EPS Next 2Y34.68%
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 Year13.75%
Revenue Next 2Y10.91%
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 Year104.71%
EBIT Next 3Y34.38%
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%
PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY / PFV.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PFV stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PFV.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PFV stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) is 42.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.91.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PFV stock?
The dividend rating of PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.66%.