ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:ABL • US0028241000
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78.12 EUR
+0.06 (+0.08%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years ABL has been profitable.
- ABL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ABL has a Return On Assets of 7.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABL outperforms 85.25% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.51%, ABL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.14%) than 75.41% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ABL is in line with the industry average of 10.31%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.63%) for ABL is below the current ROIC(9.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.52% | ||
| ROE | 12.51% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% |
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 88.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABL has grown nicely.
- ABL has a Operating Margin of 18.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: ABL outperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABL has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 56.66%, ABL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 56.66% |
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ABL has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, ABL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ABL has an Altman-Z score of 4.52. This indicates that ABL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ABL's Altman-Z score of 4.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABL outperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ABL is 1.75, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ABL, only 1.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ABL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.75. This is in the better half of the industry: ABL outperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that ABL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ABL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19. This is in the better half of the industry: ABL outperforms 68.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that ABL should not have too much problems paying 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, ABL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 9.00% 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.
- ABL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.59%.
- 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)9%
EPS 3Y-1.2%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%5.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.59%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%7.78%
3.2 Future
- ABL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.74% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.72%
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.74%
Revenue Next Year8.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y8.42%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.56, the valuation of ABL can be described as rather expensive.
- 83.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- ABL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.56, which indicates a correct valuation of ABL.
- ABL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABL is cheaper than 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say ABL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ABL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ABL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ABL is cheaper than 70.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ABL's 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)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.46
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
5. ABL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ABL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%.
- ABL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.23. ABL pays more dividend than 81.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, ABL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
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 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.
- The dividend of ABL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP63.09%
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
ABL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:ABL (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
78.12
+0.06 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)04-16 2026-04-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-15 2026-07-15/bmo
Inst Owners81.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap135.75B
Revenue(TTM)45.13B
Net Income(TTM)6.52B
Analysts80.57
Price Target113.78 (45.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)-9.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.56 | ||
| P/S | 3.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.05 | ||
| P/tB | 7.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)5.36
Fwd EY6.87%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY4.65%
OCF(TTM)4.7
OCFY6.02%
SpS21.78
BVpS25.61
TBVpS11.09
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.46
Graham Number50.6426 (-35.17%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.52% | ||
| ROE | 12.51% | ||
| ROCE | 11.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.23% | ||
| OM | 18.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 56.66% | ||
| 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 | 15.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.52 |
F-Score6
WACC8.42%
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)9%
EPS 3Y-1.2%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%5.5%
EPS Next Y10.72%
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.59%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%7.78%
Revenue Next Year8.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y8.42%
EBIT growth 1Y18.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.48%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year26.44%
EBIT Next 3Y14.4%
EBIT Next 5Y12.26%
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 5 / 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 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of ABBOTT LABORATORIES sustainable?
The dividend rating of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 63.09%.