Abbott Laboratories (ABT) — Stock Score Summary

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 58/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Abbott Laboratories is a high-quality healthcare giant with diversified revenue streams. However, it lacks a specific, high-velocity macro tailwind from our identified themes to drive asymmetric 18-month outperformance.

Abbott Laboratories is a diversified global healthcare company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and sale of a broad array of medical products across four segments: Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Nutritionals, and Established Pharmaceuticals. The company's formidable competitive moat stems from its diverse product portfolio addressing critical health needs, robust R&D pipeline, strong global brand recognition for products like FreeStyle Libre, and extensive regulatory and manufacturing expertise. This broad reach and innovation secure its leadership across multiple essential healthcare markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$90.68
Market Cap$186.3B
P/E (TTM)25.43
P/E (Forward)14.98
Price/Book3.04
Return on Equity12.3%
Return on Invested Capital12.8%
Debt/Equity64.77
Gross Margin56.5%
Operating Margin13.5%
Revenue Growth7.8%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$6.3B

Abbott Laboratories operates in the Medical Devices industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott Laboratories’s (ABT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is 58/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (44), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Abbott Laboratories have an economic moat?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Abbott Laboratories a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 58/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Abbott Laboratories in?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Devices industry (United States).