PFENEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

8.3%

Updated 344h ago

Sector Performance

31th percentile

PFE

8.3%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its shareholders' money — an 8.3% ROE means PFE earns $8.30 for every $100 of equity.

This sits well below the sector median of 14.1%, placing PFE at the 29th percentile among its peers, indicating weaker profitability than most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -7.8%, showing a recent decline from 9.0% to 8.3%. With a low absolute ROE and a quarterly drop, the combination signals elevated risk, as the company is both underperforming its sector and worsening. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the subpar level and negative trend justify caution rather than a bullish or bearish call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about PFE?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are PFE's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MRNA (-36.6%), FICO (-37.3%), XRAY (-37.7%), VRSN (-38.3%), MSCI (-45.3%).

The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.