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VANECK PHARMACEUTICAL ETF (PPH) Stock Overview

NASDAQ:PPH - US92189F6925 - ETF

89.34 USD
+1.01 (+1.14%)
Last: 9/9/2025, 5:09:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall PPH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PPH against 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PPH get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, PPH is valued expensive at the moment. PPH also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PPH was profitable.
PPH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PPH has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PPH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PPH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPPH 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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.39%, PPH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.25% of the companies in the same industry.
PPH's Return On Equity of 8.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPH outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.17%, PPH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPH is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
PPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 5.84%, PPH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPH has remained more or less at the same level.
PPH has a Operating Margin of 10.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPH outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPH has remained more or less at the same level.
PPH has a Gross Margin (27.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
PPH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPH 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPH is still creating some value.
PPH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PPH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PPH is higher compared to a year ago.
PPH Yearly Shares OutstandingPPH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
PPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

PPH has an Altman-Z score of 3.66. This indicates that PPH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PPH has a better Altman-Z score (3.66) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPH is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take PPH, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PPH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPH underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that PPH is not too dependend on debt financing.
PPH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPH outperforms 42.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC7.4%
PPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

PPH has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that PPH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPH's Current ratio of 1.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPH is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that PPH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, PPH is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
PPH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PPH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
PPH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.62%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%

3.2 Future

PPH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.31% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PPH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
PPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
PPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PPH.
PPH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PPH is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. PPH is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
PPH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.37.
PPH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PPH is more expensive than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.59. PPH is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.76
Fwd PE 20.37
PPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

PPH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PPH is more expensive than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PPH indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PPH is more expensive than 66.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.36
EV/EBITDA 11.74
PPH Per share dataPPH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PPH's 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 PPH's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)21.16
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, PPH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, PPH pays a better dividend. On top of this PPH pays more dividend than 91.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.49%

5.2 History

The dividend of PPH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
PPH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PPH has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
PPH Yearly Dividends per sharePPH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PPH's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
PPH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
PPH Dividend Payout.PPH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PPH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VANECK PHARMACEUTICAL ETF

NASDAQ:PPH (9/9/2025, 5:09:38 PM)

89.34

+1.01 (+1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change27.46%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap63.05B
Analysts80.87
Price Target102.51 (14.74%)
Short Float %0.47%
Short Ratio7.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.49%
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date07-01 2025-07-01 (0.6069)
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)1.1%
PT rev (3m)3.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.76
Fwd PE 20.37
P/S 2.01
P/FCF 43.36
P/OCF 15.89
P/B 3.03
P/tB 4.12
EV/EBITDA 11.74
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY2.88%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY4.91%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY2.31%
OCF(TTM)5.62
OCFY6.29%
SpS44.44
BVpS29.45
TBVpS21.68
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)21.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROCE 10.41%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 11.66%
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 107.96%
Cap/Sales 8.01%
Interest Coverage 9.96
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality 79.44%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 3.66
F-Score5
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%