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Pfizer India

Industry: Pharma B2C
Latest CMP 4,875
Today's Change ▼ -2.32%
52-Week High / Low 5,674 | 4,335
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Hold
Target Price 5,682
Expected Upside 8.0%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 13.3%
1,000 Invested 17-Aug-2006
Today's Value 12,257
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+7.0%
Mild Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
5,283
2-Year Target Price
5,682
52-Week High / Low
5,674 / 4,335
20-Day Return
+6.5%
Market Cap (Cr.)
22,302
Current PE
28.4
P/BV Ratio
5.3
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Industry PE
39.0

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Pfizer India's recent strategic initiatives, including the successful launch of high-demand products like Prevenar-20 and Emblaveo, have positioned the company for moderate revenue growth despite a backdrop of slowing overall growth in the sector. Management's focus on operational efficiency, exemplified by a significant reduction in employee count and a partnership with Cipla to enhance distribution, is expected to support stable margins and improve market penetration, particularly in non-metro areas. While the company faces challenges such as regulatory pressures and product concentration risks, its strong cash position and commitment to high-margin, specialized therapies provide a solid foundation for future growth. Vista's financial outlook reflects these dynamics, projecting stable margins and a fair valuation, with a target price indicating limited upside. Over the next 12-24 months, Pfizer India is well-positioned to capitalize on its strategic initiatives, although it must navigate potential headwinds from pricing regulations and market competition

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Successful launches of high-demand products like Prevenar-20 and Emblaveo are expected to drive revenue growth
  • Strategic partnership with Cipla enhances distribution capabilities, particularly in non-metro markets
  • Strong cash position allows for flexibility in capital allocation, supporting potential dividends or M&A

Things To Watch Out For

  • Regulatory pressures related to NLEM pricing could impact profitability and product availability
  • Product concentration risks remain a concern, potentially affecting revenue stability
  • Moderating overall revenue growth in the sector may limit Pfizer's market share expansion

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Conservatively Financed
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Strong Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Reducing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 2,193 2,281 2,520 2,555 2,743
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 741 845 1,025 1,094 1,168
PBT Margin 33.8% 37.0% 4067.5% 42.8% 42.6%
Net Profit (Cr.) 583 625 754 805 859
Earnings Per Share 127.4 136.7 164.7 175.9 187.9

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
ICICI Securities ▲ Buy 6,000 29-Jul-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 6,000
Coverage 1 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Pfizer India's strategic focus on high-growth segments, including vaccines and hospital-based anti-infectives, underpins its positive outlook. The successful launch of Prevenar-20 and collaboration with Cipla for broader market penetration are key growth drivers. Cost rationalization efforts, including a 22% reduction in employee count, have expanded margins. However, challenges such as potential regulatory impacts from the National List of Essential Medicines and product concentration risks persist. The company's robust cash position provides flexibility for dividends or M&A activities, enhancing shareholder value.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Pfizer Limited engages in manufacturing, marketing, trading, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in India and internationally. It offers therapy area and products, such as vaccines, injectables and anti-infectives, inflammation and immunology, and internal medicine for cardiovascular care, oncology, respiratory, multivitamins and multimineral, neuroscience, women's health, gastroenterology, pain management, and nutrition, addressing. The company also offers anti-infectives services to hospitals and nursing homes. It sells its products through a network of independent distributors. Pfizer Limited was incorporated in 1950 and is based in Mumbai, India.