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PfizerXSWX:PFE +0.80%74 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -3.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PFE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF20.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Drug Manufacturers companies, Pfizer ranks worse than 74.15% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Pfizer's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Pfizer was 49.70% per year. The lowest was -7.80% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.
Pfizer (XSWX:PFE) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Pfizer 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:PFE vs BMY, GILD, AMGN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Pfizer's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Pfizer 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Pfizer's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfizer's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -3.70% mean?
Pfizer (XSWX:PFE) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -3.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Pfizer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #674 out of 909 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Pfizer's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Pfizer's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -3.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #674 out of 909 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfizer has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfizer's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to BMY and GILD?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #674 out of 909 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Pfizer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 4.80, based on 909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Pfizer and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfizer's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -3.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfizer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfizer (XSWX:PFE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.94, compared to a current price of CHF21.46 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -3.70%. Pfizer's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pfizer (XSWX:PFE), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -3.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Pfizer (XSWX:PFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfizer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF21.46 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.94.
GuruFocus considers Pfizer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PFE:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -3.70%
GF Value™: CHF20.94 vs. price of CHF21.46 (2.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms, with annual sales of roughly $60 billion. While it historically sold many types of healthcare products and chemicals, now prescription drugs and vaccines account for the majority of sales. Top sellers include pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13 and cardiology drugs Vyndaqel and Eliquis. Pfizer sells these products globally, with international sales representing 40% of total sales. Within international sales, emerging markets are a major contributor.
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