PfizerBUE:PFE +0.63%58 Net Margin % is 18.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 24.52. GuruFocus rates BUE:PFE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS10,141.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Drug Manufacturers companies, Pfizer ranks better than 69.98% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Pfizer's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,757,085 Mil. Pfizer's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS20,204,642 Mil. Therefore, Pfizer's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pfizer's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:PFE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.56 Med: 24.52 Max: 40.55
Current: 11.83
BUE:PFE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.98% of 956
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs BUE:PFE: 11.83
Pfizer (BUE:PFE) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Pfizer Net Margin % Related Terms
Pfizer Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pfizer's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BUE:PFE vs GILD, BMY, AMGN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Pfizer's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Pfizer's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfizer's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Pfizer (BUE:PFE) has a Net Margin % of 18.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pfizer and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 24.52. Over the past decade, Pfizer's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 40.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #287 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Pfizer's Net Margin % too high?
Pfizer's current Net Margin % of 18.60% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 24.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 40.55. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Net Margin % is 5.56. Pfizer's value of 18.60% is 234.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #287 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfizer has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfizer's Net Margin % compare to GILD and BMY?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #287 out of 956 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Pfizer in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.56. Pfizer's value of 18.60% is 234.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pfizer's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 40.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.52 vs. the industry median of 5.56, Pfizer has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Net Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 5.56, based on 956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pfizer's current Net Margin % of 18.60% is 234.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pfizer and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfizer's current Net Margin % is 18.60%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 24.52. 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 (BUE:PFE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS10,141.47, compared to a current price of ARS9,620.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.60%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 24.52 and 234.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 5.56. Pfizer's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pfizer (BUE:PFE), the current Net Margin % is 18.60% as of Mar. 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 (BUE:PFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfizer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS9,620.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS10,141.47.
GuruFocus considers Pfizer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:PFE:
Net Margin %: 18.60% (24% below median its 10-year median of 24.52)
GF Value™: ARS10,141.47 vs. price of ARS9,620.00 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#287 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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