ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-29. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 8.9%. FCF margin 16.3%. D/E 0.7x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	8.9%	Near cost of capital
FCF Margin	16.3%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.7x	Moderate leverage

ROIC 8.9% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 16.3% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: ABBOTT LABORATORIES earns 8.9% ROIC, Top 25% in Healthcare

ROIC TTM 8.9%, sector median -5.0%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 13.2% × asset turnover 0.5x. Gross margin 56.3%. Operating margin 17.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Metric	ABT	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.9%	Adequate	Above sector median of -5.0%
Return on Equity (ROE)	12.3%	Adequate	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	56.3%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	17.1%	Good	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: ABBOTT LABORATORIES generates $7.4B FCF at 16.3% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $7.4B. FCF margin 16.3%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 1.5x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Metric	ABT	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	16.3%	Good	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$7.4B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.5x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: ABBOTT LABORATORIES at 0.7x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.7x. Total debt $34.0B, cash & investments $7.3B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Metric	ABT	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.7x	Good	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-26.8B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: ABBOTT LABORATORIES trades at 28.4x earnings

P/E 28.4x. EV/Sales 4.1x. FCF yield 4.1%. Dividend yield 2.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Metric	ABT	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	28.4x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	4.1x	Good	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	4.1%	Good	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	2.3%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: ABBOTT LABORATORIES returns 2.8% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 2.8% (div 2.3% + buyback 0.4%). Capital returned $5.0B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Metric	ABT	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	2.8%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.4%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$5.0B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.9%	Top 25%	-
Free Cash Flow Margin	16.3%	Top 5%	-
Gross Margin	56.3%	Bottom 50%	0.9x below
Operating Margin	17.1%	Top 25%	9.4x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	12.3%	Top 50%	-
P/E Ratio	28.4x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	ABT	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.9%	Adequate	Top 25% of sector (median: -5.0%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	16.3%	Good	Top 5% of sector (median: 0.0%)
Gross Margin	56.3%	Excellent	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 64.3%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	65.4%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	28.4x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	4.1%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is ABBOTT LABORATORIES's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 8.9%. Sector median -5.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Q: What is ABBOTT LABORATORIES's Free Cash Flow Margin?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) has a free cash flow margin of 16.3%, generating $7.4 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Q: What is ABBOTT LABORATORIES's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) trades at a P/E ratio of 28.4x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 4.1x. FCF yield 4.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Q: Does ABBOTT LABORATORIES pay a dividend?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 2.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Q: How much debt does ABBOTT LABORATORIES have?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7x with total debt of $34.0 billion. Net debt $26.8 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Q: What is ABBOTT LABORATORIES's revenue and earnings growth?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) grew revenue by 6.6% year-over-year. EPS -53.0% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Q: Is ABBOTT LABORATORIES buying back stock?

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) repurchased $793.0 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 0.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

Q: How does ABBOTT LABORATORIES compare to competitors in Healthcare?

Compared to other companies in Healthcare, ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT) shows: ROIC 8.9%, sector median -5.0% (Top 25%). FCF margin 16.3%, sector median 0.0% (Top 5%). Gross margin 56.3%, 8.0pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Healthcare companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with ABBOTT LABORATORIES?

Quantitative warning flags for ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT): 1) ROIC declining -4.7% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-29.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-29. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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