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ABBVIE INC (ABBV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ABBV - US00287Y1091 - Common Stock

229.57 USD
+2.7 (+1.19%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

ABBV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 536 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. ABBV has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. ABBV scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. ABBV also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ABBV was profitable.
In the past year ABBV had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ABBV has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ABBV had a positive operating cash flow.
ABBV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFABBV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.71%, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.81%, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABBV is in line with the industry average of 15.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.67%) for ABBV is below the current ROIC(13.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.71%
ROE N/A
ROIC 13.81%
ROA(3y)5.07%
ROA(5y)5.21%
ROE(3y)80.76%
ROE(5y)70.31%
ROIC(3y)13.67%
ROIC(5y)12.68%
ABBV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICABBV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.38%, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABBV has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.27%, ABBV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABBV has declined.
ABBV has a Gross Margin of 70.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABBV outperforms 82.24% of its industry peers.
ABBV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.27%
PM (TTM) 6.38%
GM 70.93%
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%
ABBV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsABBV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ABBV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
ABBV has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ABBV has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ABBV is higher compared to a year ago.
ABBV Yearly Shares OutstandingABBV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
ABBV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsABBV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that ABBV 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 2.43, ABBV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.17% of the companies in the same industry.
ABBV has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.86. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ABBV would need 3.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABBV (3.86) is better than 93.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.86
Altman-Z 2.43
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.12%
ABBV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABBV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ABBV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ABBV has a worse Current ratio (0.74) than 89.91% of its industry peers.
ABBV has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that ABBV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ABBV has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ABBV underperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.61
ABBV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesABBV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ABBV shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.03%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.51% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.05% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ABBV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.03%
EPS 3Y-7.24%
EPS 5Y2.51%
EPS Q2Q%12.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y0.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.11%
Sales Q2Q%6.65%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ABBV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.59% on average per year.
ABBV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.19%
EPS Next 2Y19.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.83%
EPS Next 5Y13.59%
Revenue Next Year8.21%
Revenue Next 2Y8.6%
Revenue Next 3Y8.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.22%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
ABBV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABBV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
ABBV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesABBV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.68, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 94.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ABBV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.78, ABBV is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ABBV is valued cheaper than 94.58% of the companies in the same industry.
ABBV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.68
Fwd PE 15.78
ABBV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsABBV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

ABBV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABBV is cheaper than 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABBV is valued cheaper than 94.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.24
EV/EBITDA 17.5
ABBV Per share dataABBV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ABBV may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ABBV's earnings are expected to grow with 16.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)8.63
EPS Next 2Y19.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ABBV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.89%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 96.51, ABBV pays a better dividend. On top of this ABBV pays more dividend than 98.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, ABBV pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.89%

5.2 History

The dividend of ABBV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.72%!
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)7.72%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
ABBV Yearly Dividends per shareABBV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

ABBV pays out 304.54% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ABBV is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP304.54%
EPS Next 2Y19.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.83%
ABBV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendABBV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B
ABBV Dividend Payout.ABBV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ABBV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ABBVIE INC

NYSE:ABBV (10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 229.57 0 (0%)

229.57

+2.7 (+1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Inst Owners74.42%
Inst Owner Change-0.27%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap405.55B
Analysts79.46
Price Target232.38 (1.22%)
Short Float %0.94%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.89%
Yearly Dividend6.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
DP304.54%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-15 2025-10-15 (1.64)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.04%
Min EPS beat(2)0.95%
Max EPS beat(2)1.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)0.75%
Min EPS beat(4)0.02%
Max EPS beat(4)1.14%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)0.76%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)0.46%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.4%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.36%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.32%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.81%
PT rev (1m)3.86%
PT rev (3m)7.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.68
Fwd PE 15.78
P/S 6.95
P/FCF 22.24
P/OCF 21.03
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.5
EPS(TTM)10.59
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)14.55
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)10.32
FCFY4.5%
OCF(TTM)10.92
OCFY4.75%
SpS33.02
BVpS-0.1
TBVpS-52.56
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)8.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.71%
ROE N/A
ROCE 18.72%
ROIC 13.81%
ROICexc 14.74%
ROICexgc 370.81%
OM 31.27%
PM (TTM) 6.38%
GM 70.93%
FCFM 31.27%
ROA(3y)5.07%
ROA(5y)5.21%
ROE(3y)80.76%
ROE(5y)70.31%
ROIC(3y)13.67%
ROIC(5y)12.68%
ROICexc(3y)15.06%
ROICexc(5y)13.91%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.54%
ROCE(5y)16.27%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.87%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.86
Debt/EBITDA 2.58
Cap/Depr 12.62%
Cap/Sales 1.79%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 72.74%
Profit Quality 489.9%
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.61
Altman-Z 2.43
F-Score6
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)9.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)10.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.5%
Profit Quality(3y)361.43%
Profit Quality(5y)328.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.03%
EPS 3Y-7.24%
EPS 5Y2.51%
EPS Q2Q%12.08%
EPS Next Y21.19%
EPS Next 2Y19.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.83%
EPS Next 5Y13.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y0.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.11%
Sales Q2Q%6.65%
Revenue Next Year8.21%
Revenue Next 2Y8.6%
Revenue Next 3Y8.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.22%
EBIT growth 1Y13.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.38%
EBIT growth 5Y3.87%
EBIT Next Year20.95%
EBIT Next 3Y15.22%
EBIT Next 5Y11.27%
FCF growth 1Y-26.45%
FCF growth 3Y-6.75%
FCF growth 5Y6.9%
OCF growth 1Y-24.5%
OCF growth 3Y-6.19%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%