PFRM3.SA

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Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. · Healthcare · Brazil · $176M

BRL 7.70 +3.1% · close 2 Oct · scored 3 Oct

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Quality
61
Value
94
Momentum
57

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P/E (TTM)
6.1x
peers 14.2x
ROE
9.8%
peers 10.6%
D/E
1.1x
peers 1.0x
Dividend %
8.4%
trailing yield
AI screening note

Profarma is a prominent Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor and retail drugstore operator trading at very cheap valuation multiples. While forward earnings revisions have turned slightly positive, operating margins in wholesale pharmaceutical distribution are structurally thin and market momentum is subdued. The lack of stronger momentum or insider buying suggests a patient monitoring approach.

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Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of pharmaceutical products in Brazil. It offers pharmaceutical, personal hygiene, and beauty products.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (BRL)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue7.8B8.7B10.2B11.5B13.6%12.5B
EPS (BRL)0.660.570.930.9713.7%1.26
Shares122.6M122.6M122.6M122.6M-0.0%122.6M
Debt1.0B1.1B1.2B1.4B11.0%1.9B
Equity1.2B1.2B1.3B1.3B4.2%—
Op CF126.3M260.9M497.1M459.7M53.8%573.1M
Inv CF-21.7M-96.6M-136.8M-176.1M——
Fin CF-109.8M-153.8M-324.4M-278.0M——
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PRICE (1Y) · BRL+8.8%
7.17.37.57.77.921 Aug14 Sep2 Oct
SMA 50SMA 200

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SwingsBumpy

Calmer than 51% of stocks we rank over the past year (41% a year).

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Close
BRL 7.70
RSI (14)
47.0
52-Week Range-20.6% from high
Low BRL 6.11High BRL 9.70

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
61
ROIC
15.2%83.2
ROE
9.8%69.2
GP/Assets
29.9%64.7
Op. Margin
2.9%49.0
FCF/Assets
6.9%78.0
Piotroski
783.9
Int. Cover
1.8x41.8
D/E Ratio
1.13x11.9
Current Ratio
1.37x22.5
Value
94
P/E (TTM)
6.1x95.6
EV/EBITDA
6.1x87.6
P/FCF
2.1x98.0
P/B
0.7x93.2
P/S
0.1x99.7
Div Yield
8.4%98.3
Momentum
57
52W High %
79%68.0
RS 6M
-13%54.6
SMA 50/200
0.95x44.7
EPS Rev 4W
+0.3%73.3
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
-144%3.6
Q Growth
225%92.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$176M
P/E (Forward)
-13.8x
Gross Margin
15.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PFRM3.SA are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PFRM3.SAProfarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.(you)$176M98Strong Buy
OFSA3.SAOuro Fino Saúde Animal Participações S.A.$268M98Strong Buy
MATD3.SAHospital Mater Dei S.A.$323M95Strong Buy
PNVL3.SADimed S.A. Distribuidora de Medicamentos$378M97Strong Buy
QUAL3.SAQualicorp Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros S.A.$89M89Strong Buy
DMVF3.SAd1000 Varejo Farma Participações S.A.$58M91Strong Buy
BLAU3.SABlau Farmacêutica S.A.$459M85Strong Buy
PGMN3.SAEmpreendimentos Pague Menos S.A.$522M82Strong Buy
FLRY3.SAFleury S.A.$2.3B99Strong Buy
DASA3.SADiagnósticos da América S.A.$782M74Buy

Peer medians: ROE 10.6% · P/E 14.2x · Gross margin 30.7%

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Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. (PFRM3.SA): Stock Score Summary

Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. (PFRM3.SA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (94/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Profarma is a prominent Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor and retail drugstore operator trading at very cheap valuation multiples. While forward earnings revisions have turned slightly positive, operating margins in wholesale pharmaceutical distribution are structurally thin and market momentum is subdued. The lack of stronger momentum or insider buying suggests a patient monitoring approach.

Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of pharmaceutical products in Brazil. It offers pharmaceutical, personal hygiene, and beauty products.

Key Financial Metrics

PriceBRL 7.70
Market Cap$176M
P/E (TTM)6.11
P/E (Forward)-13.75
Price/Book0.65
Return on Equity9.8%
Return on Invested Capital15.2%
Debt/Equity1.13x
Gross Margin15.1%
Operating Margin2.9%
Revenue Growth32.4%
Dividend Yield8.4%
Free Cash Flow$84M

Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. operates in the Medical Distribution industry, part of the Healthcare sector (Brazil).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.’s (PFRM3.SA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. (PFRM3.SA) is 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (94), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 24,000+ stocks.
Does Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. have an economic moat?
Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. (PFRM3.SA) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. (PFRM3.SA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 98/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. in?
Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. (PFRM3.SA) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Distribution industry (Brazil).