Abbott Laboratories PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
23.98
Stock Price
$85.60
EPS (TTM)
$3.57
Forward PE
14.12
How It's Calculated
23.98 = $85.60 ÷ $3.57
What This Means
Abbott Laboratories's PE ratio of 24.0 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
About Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in Medical Devices. With a market capitalization of about $149.10B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $85.60, within a 52-week range of $81.97 to $139.06 (-38.4% from the high, +4.4% from the low). Beta of 0.65 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 13.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Abbott Laboratories, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Healthcare names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Healthcare names on our S&P 100 coverage, Abbott Laboratories's PE ratio of 23.98 can be compared with peers such as LLY (39.21), JNJ (26.11), UNH (28.66). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Healthcare stocks.
Key Takeaways
- ABT is grouped in the Healthcare sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.65 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 13.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
1.27
Sector
Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ABT's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Abbott Laboratories. A trailing PE of 23.98 means the market is pricing the stock at 23.98 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Healthcare peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 23.98 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Healthcare names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as REGN (15.02), BMY (16.02), GILD (18.29) offer context. ABT's PE of 23.98 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes ABT metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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