PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:PFV - DE0006916604 - Common Stock
155.2 EUR
+0.6 (+0.39%)
PFV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 103 industry peers in the Machinery industry. PFV has an average financial health and profitability rating. PFV does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. 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.
PFV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PFV has been profitable.
PFV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.86%, PFV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
PFV has a Return On Equity of 6.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFV outperforms 51.46% of its industry peers.
PFV's Return On Invested Capital of 5.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFV outperforms 45.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFV is above the industry average of 8.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.19%) for PFV is well below the 3 year average (10.81%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PFV had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.26%, PFV is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.28% of the companies in the same industry.
PFV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFV's Operating Margin of 5.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFV outperforms 49.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFV has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.11%, PFV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.78% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for PFV remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PFV remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
PFV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.32 indicates that PFV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFV's Altman-Z score of 4.32 is amongst the best of the industry. PFV outperforms 85.44% 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 69.90% of its industry peers.
PFV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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 | 4.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6.83%
2.3 Liquidity
PFV has a Current Ratio of 2.43. This indicates that PFV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.43, PFV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.44% 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.
PFV's Quick ratio of 1.42 is amongst the best of the industry. PFV outperforms 81.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -51.06%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.85% on average over the past years.
PFV shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.50%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
PFV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.51% yearly.
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 40.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PFV.
PFV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PFV is more expensive than 61.16% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFV to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.31), we can say PFV is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.59, the valuation of PFV can be described as rather expensive.
PFV's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
PFV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFV is valued a bit more expensive than 68.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFV is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.79% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 150.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.72%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, PFV pays a better dividend. On top of this PFV pays more dividend than 94.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, PFV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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 (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
155.2
+0.6 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.53B
Analysts40
Price Target142.8 (-7.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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)19.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 150.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.51 | ||
| P/B | 2.75 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.61 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY2.46%
EPS(NY)8.82
Fwd EY5.68%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY0.66%
OCF(TTM)7.57
OCFY4.88%
SpS89.62
BVpS56.34
TBVpS46.26
PEG (NY)1.06
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 | 4.32 |
F-Score3
WACC6.83%
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 Year79.42%
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%