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ABB LTD-SPON ADR (ABB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ABB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0003752047 - ADR - Currency: USD

37.13  -0.43 (-1.14%)

After market: 37.15 +0.02 (+0.05%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall ABB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ABB against 94 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. ABB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ABB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ABB was profitable.
In the past year ABB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ABB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ABB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ABB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFABB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ABB (7.26%) is better than 84.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ABB (23.78%) is better than 91.76% of its industry peers.
ABB's Return On Invested Capital of 13.39% is amongst the best of the industry. ABB outperforms 90.59% of its industry peers.
ABB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.12%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.89%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.12%) for ABB is below the current ROIC(13.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 23.78%
ROIC 13.39%
ROA(3y)10.05%
ROA(5y)7.63%
ROE(3y)27.12%
ROE(5y)21.51%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)8.59%
ABB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICABB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ABB (9.58%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
ABB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ABB has a Operating Margin of 12.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABB outperforms 84.71% of its industry peers.
ABB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ABB has a better Gross Margin (33.50%) than 77.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.81%
PM (TTM) 9.58%
GM 33.5%
OM growth 3Y19.92%
OM growth 5Y6.22%
PM growth 3Y17.79%
PM growth 5Y-0.88%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
ABB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsABB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ABB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ABB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ABB Yearly Shares OutstandingABB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ABB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsABB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.33 indicates that ABB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABB has a Altman-Z score of 3.33. This is in the better half of the industry: ABB outperforms 65.88% of its industry peers.
ABB has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.17. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ABB would need 6.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABB (6.17) is better than 78.82% of its industry peers.
ABB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, ABB is not doing good in the industry: 65.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 6.17
Altman-Z 3.33
ROIC/WACC2.21
WACC6.05%
ABB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that ABB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ABB (1.15) is worse than 85.88% of its industry peers.
ABB has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that ABB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ABB has a worse Quick ratio (0.80) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.8
ABB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesABB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ABB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 41.41%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.04% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
ABB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.59%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.41%
EPS 3Y15.52%
EPS 5Y9.04%
EPS Q2Q%47.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.59%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%12.84%

3.2 Future

ABB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.03% yearly.
ABB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.26%
EPS Next 2Y-2.88%
EPS Next 3Y1.22%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue Next Year5.71%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ABB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
ABB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesABB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.51, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ABB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ABB is valued cheaper than 84.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.45, ABB is valued a bit cheaper.
ABB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.27.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABB to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say ABB is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.51
Fwd PE 20.27
ABB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsABB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ABB indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABB is cheaper than 81.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
75.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.22
EV/EBITDA 14.97
ABB Per share dataABB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of ABB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.94
EPS Next 2Y-2.88%
EPS Next 3Y1.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ABB!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ABB LTD-SPON ADR

NYSE:ABB (5/22/2023, 8:15:14 PM)

After market: 37.15 +0.02 (+0.05%)

37.13

-0.43 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)04-25 2023-04-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-20 2023-07-20/bmo
Inst Owners0.11%
Inst Owner Change18.07%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap69.05B
Analysts72.12
Price Target38.91 (4.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP72.34%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)27.5%
Min EPS beat(2)1.02%
Max EPS beat(2)53.99%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)23.33%
Min EPS beat(4)1.02%
Max EPS beat(4)53.99%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)4.75%
PT rev (3m)10.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.51
Fwd PE 20.27
P/S 2.28
P/FCF 49.22
P/OCF 32.43
P/B 5.65
P/tB 123.09
EV/EBITDA 14.97
EPS(TTM)2.12
EY5.71%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY4.93%
FCF(TTM)0.75
FCFY2.03%
OCF(TTM)1.14
OCFY3.08%
SpS16.31
BVpS6.57
TBVpS0.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 23.78%
ROCE N/A
ROIC 13.39%
ROICexc 17.08%
ROICexgc 47.91%
OM 12.81%
PM (TTM) 9.58%
GM 33.5%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)10.05%
ROA(5y)7.63%
ROE(3y)27.12%
ROE(5y)21.51%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)8.59%
ROICexc(3y)12.91%
ROICexc(5y)10.74%
ROICexgc(3y)34.82%
ROICexgc(5y)28.24%
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y33.86%
ROICexcg growth 5Y16.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.32%
OM growth 3Y19.92%
OM growth 5Y6.22%
PM growth 3Y17.79%
PM growth 5Y-0.88%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 6.17
Debt/EBITDA 1.85
Cap/Depr 91.32%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 48.26%
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 3.33
F-Score7
WACC6.05%
ROIC/WACC2.21
Cap/Depr(3y)87.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)31.95%
Profit Quality(5y)60.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.41%
EPS 3Y15.52%
EPS 5Y9.04%
EPS Q2Q%47.37%
EPS Next Y-13.26%
EPS Next 2Y-2.88%
EPS Next 3Y1.22%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.59%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%12.84%
Revenue Next Year5.71%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-34.08%
EBIT growth 3Y21.98%
EBIT growth 5Y9.58%
EBIT Next Year45.33%
EBIT Next 3Y17.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.44%
FCF growth 3Y-30.49%
FCF growth 5Y-29.65%
OCF growth 1Y-24.32%
OCF growth 3Y-17.89%
OCF growth 5Y-19.47%