AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsAbbott Laboratories (ABT)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$201.55
-0.57%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $358.55B
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$84.32
-3.09%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $151.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AbbVie Inc generates 39% more annual revenue ($62.82B vs $45.13B). ABT leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs 5.8%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. ABBV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ABBV
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
ABT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-20.5%
Fair Value
$168.19
Current Price
$201.55
$33.36 premium
Margin of Safety
+0.6%
Fair Value
$87.53
Current Price
$84.32
$3.21 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 45.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 19.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABBV
The strongest argument for ABBV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ABT
The strongest argument for ABT centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ABBV
The primary concerns for ABBV are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 98.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ABT
The primary concerns for ABT are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
ABBV is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
ABBV generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ABBV scores higher overall (63/100 vs 56/100) and 12.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AbbVie Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013. It originated as a spin-off of Abbott Laboratories.
Abbott Laboratories
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States. The company was founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888 to formulate known drugs; today, it sells medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products. It split off its research-based pharmaceuticals business into AbbVie in 2013.
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