ABBVIE INC (ABBV)

US00287Y1091 - Common Stock

172.128  +4.37 (+2.6%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ABBV. ABBV was compared to 565 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. ABBV scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. ABBV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ABBV was profitable.
ABBV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ABBV has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ABBV had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.54%, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
ABBV has a better Return On Equity (84.23%) than 99.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ABBV (12.75%) is better than 96.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ABBV is in line with the industry average of 15.31%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.54%
ROE 84.23%
ROIC 12.75%
ROA(3y)6.63%
ROA(5y)6.34%
ROE(3y)63.08%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.65%
ROIC(5y)13.57%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ABBV (9.15%) is better than 94.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABBV has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.79%, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABBV has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.25%, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ABBV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.79%
PM (TTM) 9.15%
GM 67.25%
OM growth 3Y2.22%
OM growth 5Y-3.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.73%
PM growth 5Y-12.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.89%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABBV is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABBV has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for ABBV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ABBV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that ABBV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ABBV (1.86) is better than 71.66% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABBV is 4.55, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ABBV, 4.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.55, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 9.70 is on the high side and indicates that ABBV has dependencies on debt financing.
ABBV has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (9.70) than 83.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.7
Debt/FCF 4.55
Altman-Z 1.86
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC10.04%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that ABBV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ABBV (0.65) is worse than 91.80% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that ABBV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ABBV has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ABBV underperforms 92.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.54

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ABBV have decreased by -9.82% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.03% on average over the past years.
ABBV shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.72%.
ABBV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.82%
EPS 3Y1.87%
EPS 5Y7.03%
EPS Q2Q%1.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.72%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y10.65%
Sales Q2Q%3.83%

3.2 Future

ABBV is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.98% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.47%
EPS Next 2Y5.54%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
EPS Next 5Y7.98%
Revenue Next Year3.71%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5Y5.43%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.01, which indicates a correct valuation of ABBV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABBV indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABBV is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.65, ABBV is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.91, the valuation of ABBV can be described as correct.
96.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABBV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ABBV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.01
Fwd PE 13.91

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ABBV indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABBV is cheaper than 96.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABBV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.47
EV/EBITDA 15.14

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ABBV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ABBV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)34.42
PEG (5Y)2.28
EPS Next 2Y5.54%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ABBV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ABBV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 9.65. ABBV pays more dividend than 99.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, ABBV pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.87%

5.2 History

The dividend of ABBV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.41%!
ABBV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ABBV has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.41%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10

5.3 Sustainability

ABBV pays out 214.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ABBV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP214.51%
EPS Next 2Y5.54%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%

ABBVIE INC

NYSE:ABBV (11/21/2024, 2:37:09 PM)

172.128

+4.37 (+2.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
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Market Cap304.17B
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PE 16.01
Fwd PE 13.91
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PEG (NY)34.42
PEG (5Y)2.28
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.54%
ROE 84.23%
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ROICexgc
OM 27.79%
PM (TTM) 9.15%
GM 67.25%
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Asset Turnover0.39
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Debt/Equity 9.7
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Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.54
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.82%
EPS 3Y1.87%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y0.47%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.72%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
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