ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:ABL • US0028241000
Current stock price
91.89 EUR
-2.21 (-2.35%)
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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.
- In the past year ABL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of ABL (7.52%) is better than 87.30% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of ABL (12.51%) is better 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABL is in line with the industry average of 9.72%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.72%, ABL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABL has grown nicely.
- ABL has a better Operating Margin (18.85%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- ABL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ABL has a Gross Margin (56.68%) which is in line with 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ABL is destroying 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
- ABL has an Altman-Z score of 5.02. This indicates that ABL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ABL's Altman-Z score of 5.02 is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 85.71% 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 amongst the best in the industry. ABL outperforms 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 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.94%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ABL has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that ABL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ABL has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ABL outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for ABL is rather negative, while it does have 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.
- ABL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.67%.
- ABL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ABL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.38% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ABL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
EPS Next 5Y10.38%
Revenue Next Year7%
Revenue Next 2Y7.19%
Revenue Next 3Y7.11%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. ABL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.51, the valuation of ABL can be described as rather expensive.
- 69.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say ABL is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.38 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ABL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ABL.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, ABL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ABL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ABL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ABL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of ABL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.88
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
5. ABL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ABL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.11, ABL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, ABL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
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 Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 63.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABL. 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 (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
91.89
-2.21 (-2.35%)
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 Cap159.68B
Revenue(TTM)44.33B
Net Income(TTM)6.52B
Analysts80
Price Target114.26 (24.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
Yearly Dividend2.07
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.38 | ||
| P/S | 4.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.18 | ||
| P/B | 3.52 | ||
| P/tB | 8.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.69 |
EPS(TTM)4.48
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)3.7
FCFY4.03%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY5.21%
SpS22.2
BVpS26.11
TBVpS11.3
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.88
Graham Number51.3
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 | 5.02 |
F-Score6
WACC9.94%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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 Year7%
Revenue Next 2Y7.19%
Revenue Next 3Y7.11%
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.
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 20.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.52.
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%.