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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS)

This page compares Abbott Laboratories (ABT) with CVS Health (CVS) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and CVS Health (CVS) both fall under the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group, but ABT is classified in Health Care Equipment & Supplies while CVS is classified in Health Care Providers & Services.

SymbolABTCVS
NameAbbott LaboratoriesCVS Health Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorHealth CareHealth Care
GICS Industry GroupHealth Care Equipment & ServicesHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & SuppliesHealth Care Providers & Services
GICS Sub-IndustryHealth Care EquipmentHealth Care Services
Market Capitalization158.94 billion USD123.84 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980February 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 25.56 and CVS Health (CVS) at 42.57 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

25.56

Max
79.22
Q3
44.29
Median
27.42
Q1
18.93
Min
0.83

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

42.57

Max
79.22
Q3
44.29
Median
27.42
Q1
18.93
Min
0.83
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

CVS Health (CVS) at 0.31 sits in the cheaper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile while Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 3.52 prices around its industry’s middle — CVS costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.52

Max
8.68
Q3
4.19
Median
1.95
Q1
1.02
Min
0.03

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.31

Max
8.68
Q3
4.19
Median
1.95
Q1
1.02
Min
0.03
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 3.05 and CVS Health (CVS) at 1.60 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.05

Max
10.99
Q3
5.38
Median
2.75
Q1
1.47
Min
-2.00

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.60

Max
10.99
Q3
5.38
Median
2.75
Q1
1.47
Min
-2.00
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolABTCVS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.5642.57
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.520.31
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)3.051.60
Free Cash Flow Yield3.99%4.20%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 12.33% and CVS Health (CVS) at 3.75% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

12.33%

Max
53.65%
Q3
13.46%
Median
3.62%
Q1
-17.72%
Min
-59.21%

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.75%

Max
53.65%
Q3
13.46%
Median
3.62%
Q1
-17.72%
Min
-59.21%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 13.91% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of CVS Health (CVS) at 0.72%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

13.91%

Max
30.40%
Q3
7.97%
Median
1.52%
Q1
-9.70%
Min
-34.34%

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.72%

Max
30.40%
Q3
7.97%
Median
1.52%
Q1
-9.70%
Min
-34.34%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 13.47% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of CVS Health (CVS) at 4.12%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

13.47%

Max
37.54%
Q3
12.86%
Median
5.48%
Q1
-4.58%
Min
-25.61%

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

4.12%

Max
37.54%
Q3
12.86%
Median
5.48%
Q1
-4.58%
Min
-25.61%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolABTCVS
Return on Equity (TTM)12.33%3.75%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.59%2.67%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)13.91%0.72%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)13.47%4.12%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)56.50%13.39%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolABTCVS
1-Year Revenue Growth5.67%7.85%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.51%7.63%

EPS Growth

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolABTCVS
1-Year EPS Growth-51.31%-62.02%
3-Year EPS CAGR-1.65%-24.73%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 1.39 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while CVS Health (CVS) at 0.87 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CVS.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.39

Max
7.79
Q3
4.27
Median
2.03
Q1
1.34
Min
0.04

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.87

Max
7.79
Q3
4.27
Median
2.03
Q1
1.34
Min
0.04
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 0.65 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while CVS Health (CVS) at 1.01 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.65

Max
2.02
Q3
0.99
Median
0.60
Q1
0.16
Min
0.00

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.01

Max
2.02
Q3
0.99
Median
0.60
Q1
0.16
Min
0.00
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolABTCVS
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.390.87
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.651.01
Net Debt / EBITDA2.294.32

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 2.76% and CVS Health (CVS) at 2.74% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.76%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.74%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

CVS Health (CVS) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 116.67% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Abbott Laboratories (ABT) reports 67.23%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

67.23%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

116.67%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolABTCVS
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.76%2.74%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)67.23%116.67%

Performance & Risk

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. CVS Health (CVS): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolABTCVS
1-Year Return-30.87%58.27%
1-Year Volatility24.47%31.13%
Beta0.600.61
3-Month Avg. Volume12.78M7.94M