ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:4AB • US00287Y1091
191.8 EUR
+14.8 (+8.36%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 04:22 PM
4AB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While 4AB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 4AB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- 4AB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year 4AB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years 4AB has been profitable.
- 4AB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- 4AB's Return On Assets of 1.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 4AB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- 4AB has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4AB outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- 4AB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.67%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.98%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.67%) for 4AB is below the current ROIC(15.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.75% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 15.64% |
ROA(3y)5.07%
ROA(5y)5.21%
ROE(3y)80.76%
ROE(5y)70.31%
ROIC(3y)13.67%
ROIC(5y)12.68%
1.3 Margins
- 4AB has a Profit Margin of 3.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: 4AB outperforms 77.38% of its industry peers.
- 4AB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 4AB has a Operating Margin of 33.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4AB outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- 4AB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 4AB's Gross Margin of 71.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 4AB outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 4AB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 33.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.94% | ||
| GM | 71.16% |
OM growth 3Y-5.46%
OM growth 5Y-6.52%
PM growth 3Y-28.3%
PM growth 5Y-20.42%
GM growth 3Y0.39%
GM growth 5Y-1.92%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- 4AB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 4AB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 4AB has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for 4AB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that 4AB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.32, 4AB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- 4AB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.49. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 4AB would need 3.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 4AB (3.49) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC8.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that 4AB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- 4AB has a worse Current ratio (0.72) than 77.38% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that 4AB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.60, 4AB is not doing good in the industry: 77.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- 4AB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.09%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.51% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, 4AB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.40% in the last year.
- 4AB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.09%
EPS 3Y-7.24%
EPS 5Y2.51%
EPS Q2Q%-38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.4%
Revenue growth 3Y0.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.11%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
3.2 Future
- 4AB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.67% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, 4AB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.09%
EPS Next 2Y19.77%
EPS Next 3Y17.02%
EPS Next 5Y13.67%
Revenue Next Year8.75%
Revenue Next 2Y9.23%
Revenue Next 3Y8.83%
Revenue Next 5Y7.5%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 4AB.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 4AB is valued cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 4AB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.75, which indicates a correct valuation of 4AB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 4AB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.64, 4AB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 4AB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 4AB indicates a rather cheap valuation: 4AB is cheaper than 86.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 4AB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of 4AB may justify a higher PE ratio.
- 4AB's earnings are expected to grow with 17.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)279.97
PEG (5Y)9.63
EPS Next 2Y19.77%
EPS Next 3Y17.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- 4AB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.14%.
- 4AB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.66. 4AB pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, 4AB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.14% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 4AB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.72%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 4AB pays out 489.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- 4AB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP489.69%
EPS Next 2Y19.77%
EPS Next 3Y17.02%
ABBVIE INC / 4AB.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 4AB.DE.
What is the valuation status for 4AB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE) stock?
ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for 4AB stock?
The financial health rating of ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of ABBVIE INC (4AB.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 489.69%.