Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Difficulty: Beginner
Calculation
Pfizer Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc.1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.00% | = | 100 | × | 11,153 | ÷ | 159,422 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.40% | = | 100 | × | 21,308 | ÷ | 171,797 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.20% | = | 100 | × | 7,215 | ÷ | 171,615 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.16% | = | 100 | × | 6,960 | ÷ | 167,460 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.40% | = | 100 | × | 9,135 | ÷ | 169,274 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.78% | = | 100 | × | 22,003 | ÷ | 172,101 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.84% | = | 100 | × | 14,570 | ÷ | 185,798 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 5.32% | = | 100 | × | 10,009 | ÷ | 188,002 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.23% | = | 100 | × | 8,257 | ÷ | 195,014 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.05% | = | 100 | × | 8,635 | ÷ | 212,949 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.29% | = | 100 | × | 8,104 | ÷ | 111,148 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.07% | = | 100 | × | 8,144 | ÷ | 115,268 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.84% | = | 100 | × | 19,337 | ÷ | 114,837 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.88% | = | 100 | × | 8,085 | ÷ | 117,565 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Pfizer Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Pfizer Inc. | Abbott Laboratories | AbbVie Inc. | Allergan PLC | Amgen Inc. | Biogen Inc. | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | Celgene Corp. | Eli Lilly & Co. | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Johnson & Johnson | Merck & Co. Inc. | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.00% | 3.53% | 9.58% | -5.01% | 12.64% | 17.52% | 14.06% | 11.40% | 7.36% | 8.57% | 10.00% | 7.53% | 20.83% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.40% | 0.63% | 7.50% | -3.49% | 2.48% | 10.73% | 3.00% | 9.75% | -0.45% | 6.58% | 0.83% | 2.72% | 13.67% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.20% | 2.66% | 9.01% | 11.61% | 9.95% | 16.19% | 13.22% | 7.12% | 7.05% | 23.70% | 11.71% | 4.11% | 12.84% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.16% | 10.72% | 9.70% | 2.88% | 9.69% | 18.19% | 4.93% | 5.92% | 6.77% | 34.93% | 11.55% | 4.36% | 11.34% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.40% | 5.53% | 6.44% | -3.10% | 7.47% | 20.50% | 5.94% | 11.53% | 6.43% | 34.91% | 12.45% | 12.12% | 8.99% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.78% | 6.00% | 14.14% | -3.30% | 7.68% | 15.70% | 6.64% | 10.84% | 13.29% | 13.67% | 10.42% | 4.17% | 14.38% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.84% | 8.87% | 19.53% | 0.69% | 8.00% | 13.62% | 5.46% | 12.41% | 11.89% | 12.20% | 8.94% | 5.81% | 36.06% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 5.32% | 7.84% | — | 3.90% | 7.54% | 13.64% | 11.25% | 13.17% | 12.92% | 16.20% | 8.51% | 5.97% | -16.75% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.23% | 7.78% | — | 3.16% | 10.64% | 12.42% | 9.98% | 8.65% | 16.35% | 25.03% | 12.96% | 0.81% | -9.59% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.05% | 10.96% | — | 3.70% | 11.62% | 11.34% | 34.22% | 14.41% | 15.76% | 27.18% | 12.95% | 11.51% | -9.15% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.29% | 11.51% | — | 6.48% | 11.51% | 9.24% | 17.76% | -34.50% | -7.09% | 28.65% | 15.25% | 16.54% | -12.34% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.07% | 9.08% | — | 4.06% | 9.14% | 7.40% | 8.27% | 6.27% | 11.02% | 27.68% | 13.06% | 6.77% | -11.28% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.84% | 4.75% | — | -11.83% | 8.73% | 2.54% | 6.20% | 2.52% | 12.13% | -29.12% | 15.67% | 9.95% | -17.49% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.88% | 11.57% | — | 4.49% | 12.54% | 1.92% | 10.66% | 5.11% | 8.05% | 21.62% | 17.94% | 10.33% | -22.54% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology)
Pfizer Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology)
| Pfizer Inc. | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.00% | 7.58% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.40% | 4.19% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.20% | 9.23% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.16% | 8.58% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.40% | 9.14% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.78% | 9.39% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.84% | 8.61% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 5.32% | 7.63% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.23% | 7.39% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.05% | 10.59% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.29% | 10.50% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.07% | 9.23% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.84% | 11.52% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.88% | 10.40% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
Pfizer Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (Health Care)
| Pfizer Inc. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.00% | 7.08% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.40% | 4.52% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.20% | 8.13% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.16% | 7.47% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.40% | 8.53% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.78% | 8.98% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.84% | 8.47% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 5.32% | 7.78% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.23% | 7.62% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.05% | 10.07% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.29% | 9.82% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.07% | 9.30% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.84% | 10.81% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.88% | 10.20% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).