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The 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-14), Pfizer's 1-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.19.
Pfizer (XSWX:PFE) 1-Year Sortino Ratio Explanation
The 1-Year Sortino Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by the standard deviation of negative returns over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.
Differnt from the Sharpe Ratio that penalizes both upside and downside volatility equally, the Sortino Ratio penalizes only those returns falling below a user-specified target or required rate of return. The expected returns here is set to the risk-free rate as well.
Pfizer 1-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:PFE vs BMY, GILD, AMGN: 1-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Pfizer's 1-Year Sortino Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sortino Ratio 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 1-Year Sortino Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Pfizer's 1-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfizer's 1-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.
The 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the risk-adjusted return of an investment asset or portfolio over the past year, focusing specifically on downside risk rather than total risk. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sortino Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the downside risks over one year.
A downside risk is a potential loss from the asset or investment. The Downside risk here is measured by the downside deviation, which is the standard deviation of negative returns.
Pfizer (XSWX:PFE) has a 1-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.19 as of Aug. 14, 2026. 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk. View historical data for Pfizer and its competitors.
Is Pfizer's 1-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Pfizer's current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.19. Overall, Pfizer has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfizer's 1-Year Sortino Ratio compare to BMY and GILD?
Pfizer's 1-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.19 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sortino Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 1-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, 1-Year Sortino Ratio 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 1-Year Sortino Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sortino Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk. View historical data for Pfizer and its competitors. Pfizer's current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.19. 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 CHF21.37, compared to a current price of CHF21.34 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.19. Pfizer's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sortino Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sortino Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pfizer (XSWX:PFE), the current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.19 as of Aug. 14, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF21.34 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.37.
GuruFocus considers Pfizer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PFE:
1-Year Sortino Ratio: -1.19
GF Value™: CHF21.37 vs. price of CHF21.34 (0.1% below 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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