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PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:PFV - DE0006916604 - Common Stock

156.2 EUR
-0.4 (-0.26%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

PFV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PFV get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, PFV is valued expensive at the moment. Finally PFV also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes PFV very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
PFV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PFV.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPFV.DE 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 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PFV (3.86%) is better than 61.47% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.78%, PFV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.46% of the companies in the same industry.
PFV has a Return On Invested Capital (5.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFV is in line with the industry average of 8.90%.
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 RankSector 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%
PFV.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFV.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

PFV's Profit Margin of 4.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFV outperforms 56.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFV has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.93%, PFV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.71% of the companies in the same industry.
PFV's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFV's Gross Margin of 36.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFV outperforms 44.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFV has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
PFV.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFV.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFV has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
PFV.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPFV.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
PFV.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPFV.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.34, PFV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.32% of the companies in the same industry.
PFV has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.75. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PFV would need 20.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.75, PFV is not doing good in the industry: 71.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PFV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PFV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFV outperforms 57.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 20.75
Altman-Z 4.34
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6.85%
PFV.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFV.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that PFV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PFV has a better Current ratio (2.43) than 86.24% 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.
PFV has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFV outperforms 83.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.42
PFV.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFV.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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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.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.50% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.93% on average over the past years.
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

PFV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.78% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
PFV.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFV.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
PFV.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFV.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PFV is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.89.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFV is valued a bit more expensive than 63.30% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFV to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say PFV is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.56, the valuation of PFV can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFV is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFV to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say PFV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.89
Fwd PE 14.56
PFV.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFV.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

PFV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PFV is more expensive than 68.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFV is valued a bit more expensive than 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 151.71
EV/EBITDA 17.76
PFV.DE Per share dataPFV.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.70%, PFV is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, PFV pays a better dividend. On top of this PFV pays more dividend than 93.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PFV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.7%

5.2 History

The dividend of PFV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.55%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
PFV.DE Yearly Dividends per sharePFV.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

82.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFV. 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFV.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M
PFV.DE Dividend Payout.PFV.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFV.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY

FRA:PFV (11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

156.2

-0.4 (-0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05
Earnings (Next)03-30 2026-03-30/amc
Inst Owners16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.54B
Revenue(TTM)884.56M
Net Income(TTM)37.71M
Analysts40
Price Target142.8 (-8.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.7%
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)16%
EPS NY rev (3m)38.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)11.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.89
Fwd PE 14.56
P/S 1.74
P/FCF 151.71
P/OCF 20.64
P/B 2.77
P/tB 3.38
EV/EBITDA 17.76
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)10.73
Fwd EY6.87%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY0.66%
OCF(TTM)7.57
OCFY4.85%
SpS89.62
BVpS56.34
TBVpS46.26
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number69.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.85%
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 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 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%

PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY / PFV.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PFV stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PFV.DE.


What is the valuation status for PFV stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY?

PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) is 40.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.77.


Is the dividend of PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY sustainable?

The dividend rating of PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY (PFV.DE) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.66%.