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ABRDN WORLD HEALTHCARE FUND (THW) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:THW - US87911L1089

12.83 USD
+0.24 (+1.91%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to THW. THW was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. THW has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. THW does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year THW was profitable.
THW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years THW 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years THW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
THW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTHW 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 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.79%
ROE 10.92%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)12.69%
ROE(5y)7.86%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
THW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTHW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of THW has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for THW so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 507.25%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
THW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTHW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200 400 -400 600

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for THW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
THW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, THW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
THW Yearly Shares OutstandingTHW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0
THW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTHW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

THW has an Altman-Z score of 2.60. This is not the best score and indicates that THW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Debt to FCF ratio of THW is 3.53, which is a good value as it means it would take THW, 3.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
THW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
THW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTHW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

THW has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that THW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that THW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.75
THW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTHW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

THW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.44%.
Measured over the past years, THW shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.47% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, THW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.87% in the last year.
THW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.47%
EPS Q2Q%134.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.92%
Sales Q2Q%-24.63%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
THW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTHW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.50, which indicates a very decent valuation of THW.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. THW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.5
Fwd PE N/A
THW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
THW Per share dataTHW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.14%, THW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, THW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of THW decreases each year by -0.57%.
THW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As THW did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
THW Yearly Dividends per shareTHW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

92.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by THW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of THW has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP92.86%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
THW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTHW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M
THW Dividend Payout.THW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.THW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ABRDN WORLD HEALTHCARE FUND

NYSE:THW (1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

12.83

+0.24 (+1.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners15.77%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap511.28M
Revenue(TTM)11.04M
Net Income(TTM)56.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.17%
Short Ratio0.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.14%
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.57%
DP92.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.5
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 46.31
P/FCF 15.04
P/OCF 15.04
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY10.52%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY6.65%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY6.65%
SpS0.28
BVpS12.87
TBVpS12.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.79%
ROE 10.92%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 507.25%
GM N/A
FCFM 307.97%
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)12.69%
ROE(5y)7.86%
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 3.53
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 60.71%
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)78.26%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.47%
EPS Q2Q%134.04%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.92%
Sales Q2Q%-24.63%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32%
FCF growth 3Y-11.14%
FCF growth 5Y-2.29%
OCF growth 1Y-32%
OCF growth 3Y-11.14%
OCF growth 5Y-2.29%

ABRDN WORLD HEALTHCARE FUND / THW FAQ

Can you describe the business of ABRDN WORLD HEALTHCARE FUND?

abrdn World Healthcare Fund is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company went IPO on 2015-06-26. abrdn World Healthcare Fund (the Fund), formerly Tekla World Healthcare Fund, is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity and debt securities of public and private United States and non-United States companies. The Fund is focused on investing at least 40% of its managed assets in companies organized or located outside the United States or companies that do a substantial amount of business outside the United States. The Fund may invest up to 20% of managed assets, measured at the time of investment, in non-convertible debt of healthcare companies. The Fund may also invest up to 20% of managed assets in healthcare real estate investment trusts. The Fund invests in sectors, which include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare equipment, healthcare supplies, healthcare distributors, and others. The Fund’s investment adviser is abrdn Inc.


What is the current price of THW stock?

The current stock price of THW is 12.83 USD. The price increased by 1.91% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of THW stock?

THW has a ChartMill Technical rating of 5 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.


Would investing in ABRDN WORLD HEALTHCARE FUND be a good decision?

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