Abbott Laboratories (BUE:ABT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.46 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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BUE:ABT Abbott Laboratories BUE:ABT
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Price ARS42,720.00
GF Value ARS51,968.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Abbott Laboratories BUE:ABT -0.05% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.46 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 5.11. GuruFocus rates BUE:ABT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS51,968.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Abbott Laboratories ranks worse than 78.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Abbott Laboratories's current share price is ARS42720.00. Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS9,577.25. Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:ABT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 5.11   Max: 7.55
Current: 4.41

During the past years, Abbott Laboratories's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.55. The lowest was 2.54. And the median was 5.11.

BUE:ABT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.46% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs BUE:ABT: 4.41

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Abbott Laboratories's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS87,499.984. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ARS9,577.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Abbott Laboratories  (BUE:ABT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Abbott Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Abbott Laboratories Quarterly Data
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BUE:ABT vs SYK, MDT, BSX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42720.00/9577.25
=4.46

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Abbott Laboratories's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=87499.984/333.9520*333.9520
=87,499.984

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Abbott Laboratories Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 420.985 241.428 582.322
201612 442.101 241.432 611.520
201703 557.271 243.801 763.335
201706 599.793 244.955 817.710
201709 644.965 246.819 872.653
201712 676.735 246.524 916.734
201803 721.723 249.554 965.806
201806 869.386 251.989 1,152.166
201809 1,286.672 252.439 1,702.141
201812 1,311.112 251.233 1,742.798
201903 1,370.446 254.202 1,800.392
201906 1,602.015 256.143 2,088.662
201909 2,012.374 256.759 2,617.382
201912 2,108.638 256.974 2,740.292
202003 2,120.716 258.115 2,743.805
202006 2,364.682 257.797 3,063.225
202009 2,629.369 260.280 3,373.609
202012 3,012.553 260.474 3,862.374
202103 3,403.007 264.877 4,290.448
202106 3,612.186 271.696 4,439.877
202109 3,806.831 274.310 4,634.533
202112 4,099.179 278.802 4,910.040
202203 4,341.507 287.504 5,042.904
202206 5,014.609 296.311 5,651.625
202209 5,686.069 296.808 6,397.651
202212 7,078.400 296.797 7,964.521
202303 8,408.916 301.836 9,303.643
202306 10,282.328 305.109 11,254.352
202309 15,110.643 307.789 16,395.094
202312 16,072.748 306.746 17,498.277
202403 37,591.155 312.332 40,193.260
202406 40,472.796 314.175 43,020.518
202409 43,617.245 315.301 46,197.336
202412 55,599.349 315.605 58,831.494
202503 59,815.142 319.799 62,462.316
202506 68,984.575 322.561 71,420.714
202509 79,587.415 324.800 81,829.977
202512 87,142.832 324.054 89,804.548
202603 83,584.169 330.213 84,530.592
202606 87,499.984 333.952 87,499.984

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.46 mean?
Abbott Laboratories (BUE:ABT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.46 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 5.11. Over the past decade, Abbott Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.54 to 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #408 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.46 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 7.55. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Abbott Laboratories' value of 4.46 is 147.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #408 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYK and MDT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #408 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Abbott Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Abbott Laboratories' value of 4.46 is 147.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Abbott Laboratories' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.54 to 7.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.11 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Abbott Laboratories has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.80, based on 520 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abbott Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.46 is 147.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.46, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories (BUE:ABT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS51,968.09, compared to a current price of ARS42,720.00 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.46, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.11 and 147.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abbott Laboratories (BUE:ABT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.46 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Abbott Laboratories (BUE:ABT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS42,720.00 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS51,968.09. GuruFocus considers Abbott Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:ABT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.46 (13% below median its 10-year median of 5.11)
  • GF Value™: ARS51,968.09 vs. price of ARS42,720.00 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 147.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#408 of 520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:ABT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Abbott Laboratories Business Description

Address 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, USA, 60064-6400
Abbott manufactures and markets cardiovascular and diabetes devices, adult and pediatric nutritional products, diagnostic equipment and testing kits, and branded generic drugs. Products include pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neuromodulation devices, coronary stents, catheters, infant formula, nutritional liquids for adults, continuous glucose monitors, and immunoassays and point-of-care diagnostic equipment. Abbott derives roughly 60% of sales outside the United States.
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