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PfizerXSWX:PFE -0.19%69 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -29.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PFE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF21.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 660 Drug Manufacturers companies, Pfizer ranks worse than 82.58% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Pfizer's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -12.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -29.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -17.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% 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 Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Pfizer was 108.20% per year. The lowest was -30.90% per year. And the median was 5.45% per year.
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Pfizer 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:PFE vs GILD, BMY, AMGN: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Pfizer's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF 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 FCF Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Pfizer's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfizer's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow 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 Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of -29.50% mean?
Pfizer (XSWX:PFE) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of -29.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Pfizer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #545 out of 660 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is Pfizer's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Pfizer's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -29.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #545 out of 660 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pfizer has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfizer's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to GILD and BMY?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #545 out of 660 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Pfizer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 9.15, based on 660 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF 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 FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Pfizer and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfizer's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -29.50%. 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 CHF21.66, compared to a current price of CHF23.15 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -29.50%. Pfizer's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pfizer (XSWX:PFE), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -29.50% 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 CHF23.15 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.66.
GuruFocus considers Pfizer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PFE:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: -29.50%
GF Value™: CHF21.66 vs. price of CHF23.15 (6.9% 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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