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PFE Pfizer PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio of PFE cannot be calculated, as the latest EPS of -$0.05 is negative. Pfizer's last PE ratio on record was 75.76 in December 2023.

PFE PE ratio history

How has PFE's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Pfizer over the last ten years is 19.6. Looking back at the last ten years, PFE's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2023 quarter at 75.76, with a price of $28.79 and an EPS of $0.38. The Apr 2023 quarter marked the lowest point at 7.89, with a price of $40.8 and an EPS of $5.17.

Average
19.6
Median
18.47
Minimum
7.89
Maximum
75.76

Pfizer PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 726.17% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -63.13% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 75.76 726.17%
2022 9.17 -39.11%
2021 15.06 -32.5%
2020 22.31 64.04%
2019 13.6 -40.79%
2018 22.97 126.31%
2017 10.15 -63.13%
2016 27.53 -3.64%
2015 28.57 32.09%
2014 21.63 128.16%

PFE average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of PFE for the past years
3-year avg
17.77
5-year avg
17.35
10-year avg
19.6
15-year avg
18.01

PFE PE vs peers

What is PFE's PE ratio compared to its peers
Stock name PE ratio Market cap
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 10.55 $386.7B
NVS Novartis AG 13.96 $225.1B
ABT Abbott Laboratories 32.58 $183.08B
AZN Astrazeneca plc 37.57 $242.23B
AMGN Amgen Inc 47.58 $179.67B
LLY ELI LILLY & Co 117.98 $764.72B
MRK Merck & Co Inc 137.65 $317.26B
BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co N/A $102.27B
PFE Pfizer Inc N/A $174.36B

Frequently asked questions

What is Pfizer's PE ratio?

The current price to earnings ratio of PFE cannot be determined, as its EPS of -$0.05 is negative.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Pfizer (PFE)?

The average PE ratio for PFE stock over the past 3 years is 17.77.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Pfizer (PFE)?

The average PE ratio for PFE stock over the past 5 years is 17.35.

What is the highest PE ratio for PFE?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 75.76 in the Dec 2023 quarter.

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.