Abbott Laboratories (CHIX:ABLD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.69 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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CHIX:ABLD Abbott Laboratories CHIX:ABLD
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What is Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Abbott Laboratories CHIX:ABLD 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.69 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ABLD with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.21. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 524 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Abbott Laboratories ranks worse than 72.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Abbott Laboratories's current share price is €82.66. Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.43. Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.69.

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

CHIX:ABLd' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 5.1   Max: 7.55
Current: 3.71

During the past years, Abbott Laboratories's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.55. The lowest was 2.54. And the median was 5.10.

CHIX:ABLd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.71% of 524 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.785 vs CHIX:ABLd: 3.71

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 Mar. 2026 was €25.854. 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 €22.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Abbott Laboratories  (CHIX:ABLd) 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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CHIX:ABLD 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
=82.66/22.43
=3.69

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=25.854/330.2130*330.2130
=25.854

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Abbott Laboratories Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.518 241.018 17.151
201609 12.573 241.428 17.197
201612 13.219 241.432 18.080
201703 16.898 243.801 22.887
201706 16.188 244.955 21.822
201709 15.440 246.819 20.657
201712 14.974 246.524 20.057
201803 14.525 249.554 19.220
201806 14.920 251.989 19.552
201809 14.982 252.439 19.598
201812 15.283 251.233 20.088
201903 15.514 254.202 20.153
201906 15.866 256.143 20.454
201909 16.336 256.759 21.009
201912 15.875 256.974 20.399
202003 15.461 258.115 19.780
202006 15.336 257.797 19.644
202009 15.035 260.280 19.075
202012 15.215 260.474 19.289
202103 15.867 264.877 19.781
202106 15.825 271.696 19.233
202109 16.546 274.310 19.918
202112 17.961 278.802 21.273
202203 18.357 287.504 21.084
202206 19.712 296.311 21.967
202209 20.665 296.808 22.991
202212 19.928 296.797 22.172
202303 19.878 301.836 21.747
202306 19.772 305.109 21.399
202309 20.230 307.789 21.704
202312 20.414 306.746 21.976
202403 20.525 312.332 21.700
202406 20.993 314.175 22.065
202409 20.673 315.301 21.651
202412 26.286 315.605 27.503
202503 25.951 319.799 26.796
202506 25.189 322.561 25.787
202509 24.966 324.800 25.382
202512 25.636 324.054 26.123
202603 25.854 330.213 25.854

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 3.69 mean?
Abbott Laboratories (CHIX:ABLD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.69 as of Jul. 15, 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 28% below median its historical median of 5.10. 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 #381 out of 524 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.69 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.10. 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 1.79. Abbott Laboratories' value of 3.69 is 106.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #381 out of 524 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 76/100, 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 #381 out of 524 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 1.79. Abbott Laboratories' value of 3.69 is 106.7% 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 5.10 vs. the industry median of 1.79, 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 1.79, based on 524 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 3.69 is 106.7% 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 1.79 — 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 3.69, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 5.10. 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?
Abbott Laboratories (CHIX:ABLD) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.21, compared to a current price of €82.66 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.69, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 106.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.79. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 (CHIX:ABLD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.69 as of Jul. 15, 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 (CHIX:ABLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €82.66 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €121.21.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ABLD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.69 (28% below median its 10-year median of 5.10)
  • GF Value™: €121.21 vs. price of €82.66 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 106.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#381 of 524)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ABLD 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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