Abbott Laboratories P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
3.57
Stock Price
$107.12
Book Value/Share
$30.02
Sector
Health Care
How It's Calculated
3.57 = $107.12 ÷ $30.02
What This Means
Abbott Laboratories's P/B ratio of 3.57 is between 3 and 6. A higher multiple can reflect expected returns, intangible assets, accounting effects, or market optimism, but it does not by itself establish quality or overvaluation.
About Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) operates in the Health Care sector, specifically in Health Care. With a market capitalization of about $182.90B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $107.12, within a 52-week range of $81.97 to $137.49 (-22.1% from the high, +30.7% from the low). Beta of 0.58 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 11.7%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Abbott Laboratories, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Health Care, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Health Care names on our S&P 100 coverage, Abbott Laboratories's P/B ratio of 3.57 can be compared with peers such as UNH (4.00), CVS (1.78), MDT (2.24). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Health Care stocks.
Key Takeaways
- ABT is grouped in the Health Care sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.58 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 11.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ABT's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Abbott Laboratories's P/B of 3.57 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Health Care business models.
Is 3.57 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (3.57) means the market values ABT above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Health Care?
Peer P/B levels in Health Care (e.g. UNH (4.00), MDT (2.24), CVS (1.78)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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