AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsLaboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$227.23
+1.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $380.57B
LH
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
$265.15
+1.60%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $21.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AbbVie Inc generates 344% more annual revenue ($62.82B vs $14.14B). LH leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs 5.8%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. LH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ABBV
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LH
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.6%
Fair Value
$146.00
Current Price
$227.23
$81.23 premium
Margin of Safety
-38.9%
Fair Value
$208.66
Current Price
$265.15
$56.49 premium
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 32.2%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 46.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.7% margin — thin
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 0.59 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LH
The strongest argument for LH centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.13 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 105.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LH
The primary concerns for LH are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
ABBV is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
ABBV generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LH scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, more commonly known as Labcorp, is an American company headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina. It operates one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the world, with a United States network of 36 primary laboratories.
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