ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ABT • US0028241000

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This ABT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ABT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ABT was profitable.
  • ABT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ABT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years ABT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ABT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFABT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.52%, ABT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of ABT (12.51%) is better than 87.70% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.14%, ABT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABT is in line with the industry average of 9.12%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.63%) for ABT is below the current ROIC(9.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
ABT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICABT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • ABT has a better Profit Margin (14.72%) than 90.37% of its industry peers.
  • ABT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ABT's Operating Margin of 18.78% is amongst the best of the industry. ABT outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABT has grown nicely.
  • ABT's Gross Margin of 56.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ABT outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • ABT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
ABT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsABT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. ABT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ABT is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ABT has more shares outstanding
  • ABT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • ABT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ABT Yearly Shares OutstandingABT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
ABT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsABT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.59 indicates that ABT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ABT's Altman-Z score of 4.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABT outperforms 74.87% of its industry peers.
  • ABT 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.
  • ABT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABT outperforms 86.63% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that ABT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • ABT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 1.75
Altman-Z 4.59
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.54%
ABT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ABT has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that ABT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.58, ABT is doing worse than 74.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ABT has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that ABT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ABT has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: ABT underperforms 73.80% of its industry peers.
  • ABT 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.18
ABT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesABT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. ABT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ABT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.00%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, ABT 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 6.59% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.74% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ABT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.42% on average per year.
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.
ABT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B
ABT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesABT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. ABT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.53, the valuation of ABT can be described as rather expensive.
  • ABT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABT is cheaper than 81.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ABT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.54, which indicates a correct valuation of ABT.
  • ABT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABT is cheaper than 86.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, ABT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.53
Fwd PE 14.54
ABT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsABT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ABT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABT is cheaper than 80.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 86.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.46
EV/EBITDA 14.57
ABT Per share dataABT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • ABT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.46
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%

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5. ABT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ABT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, ABT pays a better dividend. On top of this ABT pays more dividend than 97.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ABT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.72%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ABT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.37%!
  • ABT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • ABT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
ABT Yearly Dividends per shareABT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 63.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of ABT 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%
ABT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendABT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ABT Dividend Payout.ABT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ABT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ABT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

NYSE:ABT (4/29/2026, 7:39:49 PM)

After market: 91.21 -0.12 (-0.13%)

91.33

-2.53 (-2.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Industry Strength9.94
Industry Growth61.49
Earnings (Last)04-16
Earnings (Next)07-15
Inst Owners81.92%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change1.19%
Market Cap158.70B
Revenue(TTM)45.13B
Net Income(TTM)6.52B
Analysts80.57
Price Target134.69 (47.48%)
Short Float %1.26%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.72%
Yearly Dividend2.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
DP63.09%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date04-15
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)-0.98%
PT rev (3m)-8.35%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 17.53
Fwd PE 14.54
P/S 3.58
P/FCF 21.46
P/OCF 16.59
P/B 3.04
P/tB 7.03
EV/EBITDA 14.57
EPS(TTM)5.21
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)6.28
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)4.26
FCFY4.66%
OCF(TTM)5.51
OCFY6.03%
SpS25.51
BVpS30
TBVpS12.99
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.46
Graham Number59.3021 (-35.07%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.59
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 / ABT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ABT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ABT.


What is the valuation status for ABT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) stock?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ABT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) is 17.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.04.


How sustainable is the dividend of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) stock?

The dividend rating of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 63.09%.