{"id":287206,"date":"2026-10-05T14:33:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=287206"},"modified":"2026-10-05T14:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:03:07","slug":"pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Pfizer the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Pfizer CMP Rs 3,836 (05 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 17,636 Cr. ROE 17.19%. P\/E 23.99x versus Industry P\/E 50.45x.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Pfizer is one of the names investors compare when screening the Healthcare sector, built on a 17.19% return on equity and a P\/E of 23.99x against an Industry P\/E of 50.45x. Whether Pfizer is the best stock in its sector depends on whether an investor is optimising for return ratios, valuation, or both. This article breaks down the metrics, including a comparison against named Healthcare sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pfizer\/pfizer-ltd-share-price-today\">Pfizer<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 3,836 as of 05 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 3,792.10 to Rs 5,578.50. Pfizer Ltd is the listed Indian arm of Pfizer Inc and sells prescription pharmaceuticals and vaccines in India.<\/p>\n<p>Pfizer sits in the Healthcare sector, and its 17.19% ROE and 23.99x P\/E give a starting point for judging where it stands against comparable listed names. The rest of this article compares those numbers against verified peers and the sector&#8217;s Industry P\/E benchmark.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/abbott-india-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Abbott India the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Pfizer_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Pfizer the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Pfizer the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Pfizer_Compares_Against_Its_Healthcare_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Pfizer Compares Against Its Healthcare Sector Peers\">How Pfizer Compares Against Its Healthcare Sector Peers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Pfizer_Worth_Watching_in_Healthcare\" title=\"What Makes Pfizer Worth Watching in Healthcare\">What Makes Pfizer Worth Watching in Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Pfizer_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Pfizer Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Pfizer Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Pfizer_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Pfizer Before You Invest\">How to Track Pfizer Before You Invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Pfizer_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Pfizer the best stock in its sector?\">Is Pfizer the best stock in its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Pfizer\" title=\"What is the current share price of Pfizer?\">What is the current share price of Pfizer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Pfizer_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Pfizer belong to?\">What sector does Pfizer belong to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Pfizer_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Pfizer compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Pfizer compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Pfizers_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Pfizer&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Pfizer&#8217;s return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/pfizer-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Pfizer_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Pfizer based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Pfizer based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Pfizer\"><\/span><strong>About Pfizer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pfizer Ltd is the listed Indian arm of Pfizer Inc and sells prescription pharmaceuticals and vaccines in India. The stock is trading near its 52-week low, about 31 percent below its high, and it trades at a high absolute share price. At a market capitalisation of Rs 17,636 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Healthcare sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pfizer_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Pfizer the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pfizer makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on return on equity and balance sheet strength, combining a 17.19% ROE with a 23.99x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 50.45x Industry P\/E. Pfizer&#8217;s 23.99x P\/E is far below the 50.45x Industry P\/E despite a strong 17.19% ROE and a 1.95% dividend yield, making it look inexpensive relative to its own quality, though the stock is trading near its 52-week low, about 31 percent below its high.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Pfizer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">CMP (NSE)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 3,836.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">52-Week High \/ Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 5,578.50 \/ Rs 3,792.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Market Cap<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 17,636 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">P\/E (TTM) vs Industry P\/E<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">23.99x vs 50.45x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">P\/B<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">4.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">ROE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">EPS (TTM)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 160.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Dividend Yield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Debt to Equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Pfizer Against Other Healthcare Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Pfizer_Compares_Against_Its_Healthcare_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Pfizer Compares Against Its Healthcare Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Pfizer against 2 other Healthcare sector names, using the same live data source for every company. A peer average row is included for P\/E, ROE and debt to equity, calculated across the 2 peer companies.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pfizer\/pfizer-ltd-share-price-today\">Pfizer<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17,636<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">23.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17.19%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/neulandlab\/neuland-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Neuland Laboratories<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">27,580<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">55.41<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">19.42%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lincoln\/lincoln-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Lincoln Pharmaceuticals<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1,172<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">12.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">11.60%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Peer average (2 companies)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>33.78<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>15.51%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.09<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Pfizer&#8217;s 17.19% ROE is above the 15.51% peer average, and its P\/E of 23.99x runs below the peer average of 33.78x. Pfizer&#8217;s 23.99x P\/E is far below the 50.45x Industry P\/E despite a strong 17.19% ROE and a 1.95% dividend yield, making it look inexpensive relative to its own quality, though the stock is trading near its 52-week low, about 31 percent below its high.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Pfizer_Worth_Watching_in_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Pfizer Worth Watching in Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strong ROE, debt free:<\/strong> A 17.19% ROE alongside a debt to equity ratio of 0.02 reflects an efficient, well-capitalised business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Well below Industry P\/E:<\/strong> A 23.99x P\/E against a 50.45x Industry P\/E is a wide discount for a business with a strong ROE.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dividend yield:<\/strong> A 1.95% dividend yield adds a meaningful income component.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pfizer_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Pfizer Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pfizer&#8217;s 23.99x P\/E is far below the 50.45x Industry P\/E despite a strong 17.19% ROE and a 1.95% dividend yield, making it look inexpensive relative to its own quality, though the stock is trading near its 52-week low, about 31 percent below its high. As with any single stock, investors should weigh this against their own valuation discipline and risk appetite rather than the sector label alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/patelrmart-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Patel Retail the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Pfizer and other Healthcare sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Pfizer_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Pfizer Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Pfizer deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Healthcare sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Pfizer to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Healthcare sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Healthcare sector stocks before deciding if the current valuation fits your strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Set a price alert around key support and resistance zones using the Univest app so you are notified of meaningful moves.<\/li>\n<li>Open a broking account on Univest if you decide to add the stock, and size the position based on your own risk appetite and portfolio allocation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pfizer earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 17.19% ROE and a P\/E of 23.99x against a 50.45x Industry P\/E, with named peer comparisons in this article backing up that picture. As with any individual stock decision, this analysis is educational and investors should do their own research or consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pfizer_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Pfizer the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Pfizer has a 17.19% ROE and trades at 23.99x P\/E against a 50.45x Industry P\/E, and compares above the peer average ROE of 15.51% in this article&#8217;s named comparison, so the answer depends on what an investor is prioritising.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Pfizer\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Pfizer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Pfizer was trading at Rs 3,836.00 on the NSE as of 05 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 3,792.10 to Rs 5,578.50.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Pfizer_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Pfizer belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Pfizer is classified under the Healthcare sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Pfizer_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Pfizer compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Pfizer&#8217;s P\/E of 23.99x is below the 33.78x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Pfizers_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Pfizer&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Pfizer reported a return on equity of 17.19%, which is above the 15.51% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Pfizer_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Pfizer based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Pfizer&#8217;s sector position and metrics make it worth researching further, but any investment decision should factor in your own risk appetite, its valuation relative to peers, and independent research or advice from a SEBI-registered advisor.<\/p>\n<p>{&#8220;@context&#8221;: &#8220;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;, &#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;FAQPage&#8221;, &#8220;mainEntity&#8221;: [{&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;Is Pfizer the best stock in its sector?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Pfizer has a 17.19% ROE and trades at 23.99x P\/E against a 50.45x Industry P\/E, and compares above the peer average ROE of 15.51% in this article&#8217;s named comparison, so the answer depends on what an investor is prioritising.&#8221;}}, {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;What is the current share price of Pfizer?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Pfizer was trading at Rs 3,836.00 on the NSE as of 05 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 3,792.10 to Rs 5,578.50.&#8221;}}, {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;What sector does Pfizer belong to?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Pfizer is classified under the Healthcare sector on Univest.&#8221;}}, {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;How does Pfizer compare to its sector peers on P\/E?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Pfizer&#8217;s P\/E of 23.99x is below the 33.78x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.&#8221;}}, {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;What is Pfizer&#8217;s return on equity?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Pfizer reported a return on equity of 17.19%, which is above the 15.51% average of its named peers in this comparison.&#8221;}}, {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;Should I invest in Pfizer based on its sector position?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Pfizer&#8217;s sector position and metrics make it worth researching further, but any investment decision should factor in your own risk appetite, its valuation relative to peers, and independent research or advice from a SEBI-registered advisor.&#8221;}}]}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Pfizer the best stock in its Healthcare sector? 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