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VANECK PHARMACEUTICAL ETF (PPH) Stock Overview

USA - NASDAQ:PPH - US92189F6925 - ETF

94.4 USD
+4.04 (+4.47%)
Last: 10/1/2025, 1:59:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

PPH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. PPH has an average financial health and profitability rating. PPH is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally PPH also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make PPH suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PPH had positive earnings in the past year.
PPH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PPH has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PPH had a positive operating cash flow.
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

PPH has a Return On Assets (4.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPH has a Return On Equity (8.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.17%, PPH is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.38% of the companies in the same industry.
PPH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.25%. This 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

The Profit Margin of PPH (5.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPH's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PPH (10.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPH has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 27.60%, PPH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPH has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.70 indicates that PPH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.70, PPH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.54% of the companies in the same industry.
PPH has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PPH would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PPH has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 44.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 3.7
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.56%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that PPH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.80, PPH is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that PPH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PPH (1.12) is worse than 67.90% of its industry peers.
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

The earnings per share for PPH have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
PPH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.64% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PPH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

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 stable.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.73, PPH can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PPH indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PPH is more expensive than 67.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.76. PPH is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.91, the valuation of PPH can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPH is valued a bit more expensive than 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
PPH is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.73
Fwd PE 21.91
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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PPH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PPH is more expensive than 65.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.76
EV/EBITDA 11.98
PPH Per share dataPPH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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 PPH's earnings are expected to grow with 15.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)22.36
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.52%, PPH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PPH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.02. PPH pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, PPH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.52%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PPH grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
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

PPH pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PPH is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
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 (10/1/2025, 1:59:06 PM)

94.4

+4.04 (+4.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner Change27.38%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap66.62B
Analysts80.87
Price Target108.4 (14.83%)
Short Float %0.39%
Short Ratio7.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.52%
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)5.75%
PT rev (3m)9.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.73
Fwd PE 21.91
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 45.76
P/OCF 16.77
P/B 3.2
P/tB 4.35
EV/EBITDA 11.98
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY2.72%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY4.56%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY2.19%
OCF(TTM)5.63
OCFY5.96%
SpS44.49
BVpS29.48
TBVpS21.7
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)22.36
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 3.7
F-Score5
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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 Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
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%