Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$109.96
-3.23%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $184.98B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,354.49
-0.79%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.26T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 79% more annual revenue ($86.46B vs $48.23B). LLY leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs 9.8%. LLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ABT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LLY
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-38.8%
Fair Value
$76.51
Current Price
$109.96
$33.45 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 79 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.7%
Revenue surging 38.6% year-over-year
Generating 7.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 43.7%
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 30.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABT
The strongest argument for ABT centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 53.7%. Revenue growth of 38.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ABT
The primary concerns for ABT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABT profiles as a value stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ABT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 38.6% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (7.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (74/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 31.9% margins and 38.6% 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.
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.
Visit Website →Eli Lilly and Company
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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