ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:ABL • US0028241000
Current stock price
91.17 EUR
-0.28 (-0.31%)
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This ABL.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ABL.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ABL was profitable.
- ABL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- ABL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ABL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ABL's Return On Assets of 7.52% is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
- ABL's Return On Equity of 12.51% is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.17%, ABL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABL is in line with the industry average of 10.01%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.63%) for ABL is below the current ROIC(9.17%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.52% | ||
| ROE | 12.51% | ||
| ROIC | 9.17% |
ROA(3y)10.6%
ROA(5y)10.1%
ROE(3y)18.49%
ROE(5y)18.82%
ROIC(3y)8.63%
ROIC(5y)9.58%
1.3 Margins
- ABL has a better Profit Margin (14.72%) than 88.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABL has grown nicely.
- ABL has a Operating Margin of 18.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: ABL outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
- ABL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 56.68%, ABL is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 56.68% |
OM growth 3Y-1.98%
OM growth 5Y3.67%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y2.53%
GM growth 3Y0.22%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
2. ABL.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ABL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ABL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- ABL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ABL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.95 indicates that ABL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ABL has a Altman-Z score of 4.95. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABL outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
- ABL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.75. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ABL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABL outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
- ABL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ABL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.19) than 72.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC10.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that ABL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ABL has a Current ratio (1.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that ABL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ABL has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ABL outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
- ABL does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. ABL.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ABL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.28%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, ABL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.13% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.67% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, ABL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.28%
EPS 3Y-1.2%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%11.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.42%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- ABL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
EPS Next 5Y10.38%
Revenue Next Year6.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y7.13%
Revenue Next 5Y7.06%
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 accelerating.
4. ABL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.44, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ABL.
- ABL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABL is cheaper than 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
- ABL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.31.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, ABL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ABL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ABL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- ABL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)2.87
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
5. ABL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ABL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- ABL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.19.
- ABL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ABL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.37%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- ABL pays out 63.09% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ABL is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP63.09%
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
ABL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:ABL (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
91.17
-0.28 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-22 2026-01-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-14 2026-04-14/bmo
Inst Owners81.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap158.42B
Revenue(TTM)44.33B
Net Income(TTM)6.52B
Analysts80
Price Target114.26 (25.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
Yearly Dividend2.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
DP63.09%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)0.73%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.09%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.64%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.45%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.23%
PT rev (1m)-1.45%
PT rev (3m)-8.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 | ||
| P/S | 4.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.51 | ||
| P/tB | 8.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.3 |
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)4.98
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)3.69
FCFY4.05%
OCF(TTM)4.77
OCFY5.23%
SpS22.11
BVpS26
TBVpS11.26
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)2.87
Graham Number51.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.52% | ||
| ROE | 12.51% | ||
| ROCE | 11.9% | ||
| ROIC | 9.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.3% | ||
| OM | 18.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 56.68% | ||
| FCFM | 16.68% |
ROA(3y)10.6%
ROA(5y)10.1%
ROE(3y)18.49%
ROE(5y)18.82%
ROIC(3y)8.63%
ROIC(5y)9.58%
ROICexc(3y)9.83%
ROICexc(5y)11.21%
ROICexgc(3y)21.64%
ROICexgc(5y)29.96%
ROCE(3y)11.19%
ROCE(5y)12.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.35%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.09%
OM growth 3Y-1.98%
OM growth 5Y3.67%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y2.53%
GM growth 3Y0.22%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.95 |
F-Score6
WACC10.46%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)68.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.82%
Profit Quality(3y)83.05%
Profit Quality(5y)96.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.28%
EPS 3Y-1.2%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%11.94%
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
EPS Next 5Y10.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.42%
Revenue Next Year6.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y7.13%
Revenue Next 5Y7.06%
EBIT growth 1Y18.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.48%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year25.72%
EBIT Next 3Y14.17%
EBIT Next 5Y13.17%
FCF growth 1Y16.44%
FCF growth 3Y-1.78%
FCF growth 5Y5.26%
OCF growth 1Y11.78%
OCF growth 3Y-0.05%
OCF growth 5Y3.9%
ABBOTT LABORATORIES / ABL.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ABL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ABL.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for ABBOTT LABORATORIES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of ABL stock?
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ABL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) is 20.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.51.
How sustainable is the dividend of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 63.09%.