ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:ABL • US0028241000
Current stock price
85.74 EUR
-1.8 (-2.06%)
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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
- ABL had positive earnings in the past year.
- ABL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years ABL has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ABL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ABL's Return On Assets of 7.52% is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
- ABL has a better Return On Equity (12.51%) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.17%, ABL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.63%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.21%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 14.72% is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- ABL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ABL's Operating Margin of 18.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABL outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- ABL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ABL's Gross Margin of 56.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ABL outperforms 49.21% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABL is still creating some value.
- ABL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ABL has been reduced compared to 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 4.85 indicates that ABL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.85, ABL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.75) than 82.54% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that ABL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.19, ABL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- ABL has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that ABL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ABL (1.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 (1.18) which is in line with 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.28% over the past year.
- ABL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.13% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.67% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
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 Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.61%
Revenue Next 5Y7.06%
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 accelerating.
4. ABL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.44, the valuation of ABL can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ABL is cheaper than 74.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say ABL is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.44, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ABL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ABL.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. ABL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ABL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- ABL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABL is cheaper than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.81 |
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)1.69
PEG (5Y)2.73
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
5. ABL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ABL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.42%.
- The stock price of ABL dropped by -20.51% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- ABL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.20.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ABL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ABL grows each year by 10.37%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- ABL pays out 63.09% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- ABL's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept 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 (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
85.74
-1.8 (-2.06%)
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 Cap148.99B
Revenue(TTM)44.33B
Net Income(TTM)6.52B
Analysts80.57
Price Target114.26 (33.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
Yearly Dividend2.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
DP63.09%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-8.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 | ||
| P/S | 3.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.2 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | 7.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.81 |
EPS(TTM)4.41
EY5.14%
EPS(NY)4.92
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY5.49%
SpS21.83
BVpS25.67
TBVpS11.12
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)2.73
Graham Number50.47
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 | 4.85 |
F-Score6
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.61%
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 7 / 10 to ABL.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for ABBOTT LABORATORIES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) stock?
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) is 8 / 10.
Is the dividend of ABBOTT LABORATORIES sustainable?
The dividend rating of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 63.09%.