AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsUnited Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$291.27
+1.07%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $521.11B
UTHR
United Therapeutics Corporation
$565.72
-7.03%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $25.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AbbVie Inc generates 1993% more annual revenue ($66.01B vs $3.15B). UTHR leads profitability with a 41.6% profit margin vs 15.7%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. ABBV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ABBV
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
UTHR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-88.0%
Fair Value
$156.84
Current Price
$291.27
$134.43 premium
Margin of Safety
+0.7%
Fair Value
$479.17
Current Price
$565.72
$86.55 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 37.2%
Earnings expanding 2282.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.2%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABBV
The strongest argument for ABBV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 37.2%. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UTHR
The strongest argument for UTHR centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.6% and operating margin at 42.2%.
Bear Case : ABBV
The primary concerns for ABBV are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : UTHR
The primary concerns for UTHR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABBV profiles as a mature stock while UTHR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
UTHR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
ABBV is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
ABBV generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABBV scores higher overall (77/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 10.3% revenue growth. 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.
United Therapeutics Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
United Therapeutics Corporation, a biotechnology company, is dedicated to the development and commercialization of products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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