Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

NASDAQ:VRTX USA Biotechnology
Market Cap
$117.34 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#162 Global
#129 in USA
Share Price
$462.49
Change (1 day)
-0.77%
52-Week Range
$366.54 - $512.52
All Time High
$516.74
About

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biotechnology company, engages in developing and commercializing therapies for treating cystic fibrosis (CF). It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO for people with CF with at least one F508del mutation for 2 years of age and older; ALYFTREK for the treatment for people with CF 6 years of age and older; SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI for treatment of patients with CF 6 years of age a… Read more

Market Cap & Net Worth: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:VRTX) has a market capitalization of $117.34 Billion ($117.34 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #162 globally and #129 in its home market, demonstrating a 0.35% increase in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's stock price $462.49 by its total outstanding shares 253718831 (253.72 Million).

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $31.93 Billion to $117.34 Billion (14.21% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is a constituent of 7 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
ARCA Biotechnology
BTK
$879.22 Billion 13.32% #3 of 30
Dow Jones Biotechnology
DJUSBT
$1.15 Trillion 10.18% #4 of 39
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
$53.17 Trillion 0.27% #86 of 503
NASDAQ Health Care
IXHC
$2.24 Trillion 5.23% #5 of 976
NASDAQ Composite
IXIC
$33.39 Trillion 0.35% #32 of 3165
NASDAQ Biotechnology
NBI
$1.54 Trillion 7.61% #4 of 263
Nasdaq 100
NDX
$28.06 Trillion 0.42% #31 of 101

Weight: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

9.58x

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's market cap is 9.58 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
1728.56x
Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

29.10x

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's market cap is 29.10 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
0.11x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $18.69 Billion $1.70 Billion -$112.05 Million 10.98x N/A
2017 $38.02 Billion $2.49 Billion $263.48 Million 15.28x 144.31x
2018 $42.04 Billion $3.05 Billion $2.10 Billion 13.80x 20.05x
2019 $55.55 Billion $4.16 Billion $1.18 Billion 13.34x 47.21x
2020 $59.96 Billion $6.21 Billion $2.71 Billion 9.66x 22.11x
2021 $55.72 Billion $7.57 Billion $2.34 Billion 7.36x 23.79x
2022 $73.27 Billion $8.93 Billion $3.32 Billion 8.20x 22.06x
2023 $103.24 Billion $9.87 Billion $3.62 Billion 10.46x 28.52x
2024 $102.17 Billion $11.02 Billion -$535.60 Million 9.27x N/A
2025 $115.03 Billion $12.00 Billion $3.95 Billion 9.58x 29.10x

Competitor Companies of VRTX by Market Capitalization

Companies near Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc by market ranking:

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN): Ranked #281 globally with a market cap of $74.80 Billion USD.
  • CSL Limited (PINK:CMXHF): Ranked #344 globally with a market cap of $63.46 Billion USD.
  • argenx SE (OTCGREY:ARGNF): Ranked #500 globally with a market cap of $42.99 Billion USD.
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ALNY): Ranked #505 globally with a market cap of $42.34 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#281 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc NASDAQ:REGN $74.80 Billion $759.05
#344 CSL Limited PINK:CMXHF $63.46 Billion $149.87
#500 argenx SE OTCGREY:ARGNF $42.99 Billion $697.42
#505 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc NASDAQ:ALNY $42.34 Billion $320.42

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's market cap moved from $31.93 Billion to $ 117.34 Billion, with a yearly change of 14.21%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $117.34 Billion +2.01%
2025 $115.03 Billion +12.58%
2024 $102.17 Billion -1.03%
2023 $103.24 Billion +40.90%
2022 $73.27 Billion +31.50%
2021 $55.72 Billion -7.08%
2020 $59.96 Billion +7.94%
2019 $55.55 Billion +32.13%
2018 $42.04 Billion +10.58%
2017 $38.02 Billion +103.42%
2016 $18.69 Billion -41.45%
2015 $31.93 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $117.34 Billion USD
MoneyControl $117.34 Billion USD
MarketWatch $117.34 Billion USD
marketcap.company $117.34 Billion USD
Reuters $117.34 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.