ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ABT • US0028241000
116.35 USD
+0.09 (+0.08%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
116.35 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, ABT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ABT was compared to 185 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. ABT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ABT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. ABT also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make ABT suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ABT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ABT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years ABT has been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years ABT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ABT has a better Return On Assets (16.60%) than 97.84% of its industry peers.
- ABT has a better Return On Equity (27.43%) than 98.38% of its industry peers.
- ABT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.88%) than 88.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.6% | ||
| ROE | 27.43% | ||
| ROIC | 8.88% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 31.88%, ABT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.29%, ABT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABT has grown nicely.
- ABT's Gross Margin of 56.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ABT outperforms 55.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.88% | ||
| GM | 56.19% |
OM growth 3Y-0.87%
OM growth 5Y4.37%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y2.53%
GM growth 3Y0.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ABT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for ABT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.45 indicates that ABT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.45, ABT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.87. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.87, ABT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that ABT is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, ABT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC9.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that ABT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.70, ABT is doing worse than 69.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABT has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. 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 worse Quick ratio (1.24) than 65.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.28% over the past year.
- ABT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.13% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, ABT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.67% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, ABT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.08% on average per year.
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, ABT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.38% on average per year.
- ABT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.5%
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
EPS Next 5Y10.38%
Revenue Next Year7%
Revenue Next 2Y7.19%
Revenue Next 3Y7.11%
Revenue Next 5Y7.06%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ABT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.59.
- ABT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABT is cheaper than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
- ABT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.26.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABT indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABT is cheaper than 81.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, ABT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- ABT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABT is cheaper than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ABT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- ABT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)3.17
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ABT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.20, ABT pays a better dividend. On top of this ABT pays more dividend than 97.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ABT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ABT grows each year by 11.40%, which is quite nice.
- ABT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ABT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.4%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- ABT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.93%
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
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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 Owners81.33%
Inst Owner Change3.53%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap202.32B
Revenue(TTM)44.33B
Net Income(TTM)13.98B
Analysts80
Price Target136.02 (16.91%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
Yearly Dividend2.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.4%
DP28.93%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.63)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.16%
Max EPS beat(4)0.73%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.07%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.63%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.75%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.85%
PT rev (1m)-7.44%
PT rev (3m)-7.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.26 | ||
| P/S | 4.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.97 | ||
| P/tB | 9.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.57 |
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)5.74
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)3.98
FCFY3.42%
OCF(TTM)5.24
OCFY4.51%
SpS25.21
BVpS29.3
TBVpS12.3
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)3.17
Graham Number58.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.6% | ||
| ROE | 27.43% | ||
| ROCE | 11.52% | ||
| ROIC | 8.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.14% | ||
| OM | 18.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.88% | ||
| GM | 56.19% | ||
| FCFM | 15.78% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.87%
OM growth 5Y4.37%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y2.53%
GM growth 3Y0.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 49.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.45 |
F-Score8
WACC9.8%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.28%
EPS 3Y-1.2%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%11.94%
EPS Next Y11.5%
EPS Next 2Y10.76%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
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 1Y15.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.36%
EBIT growth 5Y9.67%
EBIT Next Year25.17%
EBIT Next 3Y13.91%
EBIT Next 5Y13.17%
FCF growth 1Y6.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.48%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
ABBOTT LABORATORIES / ABT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ABT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ABT.
What is the valuation status of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ABT stock?
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) is 22.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.97.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ABT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) is expected to grow by 11.5% in the next year.