AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsThe Cooper Companies, Inc (COO)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$201.55
-0.57%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $358.55B
COO
The Cooper Companies, Inc
$60.00
-1.82%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AbbVie Inc generates 1413% more annual revenue ($62.82B vs $4.15B). COO leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs 5.8%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. COO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ABBV
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
COO
Buy63
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
+62.5%
Fair Value
$221.31
Current Price
$60.00
$161.31 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 45.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : COO
The strongest argument for COO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS 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 : COO
The primary concerns for COO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — 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 63/100) and 12.4% revenue growth. COO offers better value entry with a 62.5% margin of safety. 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.
The Cooper Companies, Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
The Cooper Companies, Inc., branded as CooperCompanies, is a global medical device company headquartered in San Ramon, California.
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