Pfizer Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.65
Stock Price
$25.03
Book Value/Share
$15.21
Sector
Pharmaceuticals
How It's Calculated
1.65 = $25.03 ÷ $15.21
What This Means
Pfizer Inc's P/B ratio of 1.65 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About Pfizer Inc
Pfizer Inc (PFE) operates in the Pharmaceuticals sector, specifically in Pharmaceuticals. With a market capitalization of about $142.54B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $25.03, within a 52-week range of $23.11 to $28.75 (-12.9% from the high, +8.3% from the low). Beta of 0.28 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 11.8%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Pfizer Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Pharmaceuticals, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Pharmaceuticals names on our S&P 100 coverage, Pfizer Inc's P/B ratio of 1.65 can be compared with peers such as LLY (39.93), JNJ (7.51), MRK (6.01). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Pharmaceuticals stocks.
Key Takeaways
- PFE is grouped in the Pharmaceuticals sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.28 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 11.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does PFE's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Pfizer Inc's P/B of 1.65 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Pharmaceuticals business models.
Is 1.65 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.65) means the market values PFE above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Pharmaceuticals?
Peer P/B levels in Pharmaceuticals (e.g. LLY (39.93), JNJ (7.51), BMY (7.13)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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