Abbott Laboratories (MEX:ABT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.12 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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MEX:ABT Abbott Laboratories MEX:ABT
83 GF Score
Price MXN1,768.00
GF Value MXN2,286.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Abbott Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Abbott Laboratories MEX:ABT -0.67% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates MEX:ABT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,286.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 513 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Abbott Laboratories ranks worse than 77.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Abbott Laboratories's current share price is MXN1768.00. Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN429.63. Abbott Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.12.

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

MEX:ABT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 5.1   Max: 7.55
Current: 4.16

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.

MEX:ABT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.58% of 513 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs MEX:ABT: 4.16

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 MXN522.703. 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 MXN429.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Abbott Laboratories  (MEX: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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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.91 5.49 5.02 3.93 3.35

MEX: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
=1768.00/429.63
=4.12

* 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)
=522.703/333.9520*333.9520
=522.703

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Abbott Laboratories Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 274.678 241.428 379.945
201612 289.775 241.432 400.821
201703 342.402 243.801 469.013
201706 331.150 244.955 451.463
201709 336.122 246.819 454.781
201712 348.960 246.524 472.716
201803 329.017 249.554 440.289
201806 344.798 251.989 456.948
201809 328.963 252.439 435.186
201812 344.626 251.233 458.095
201903 342.269 254.202 449.648
201906 346.688 256.143 452.002
201909 357.478 256.759 464.952
201912 335.369 256.974 435.831
202003 403.537 258.115 522.101
202006 401.941 257.797 520.677
202009 393.533 260.280 504.922
202012 371.268 260.474 476.000
202103 389.077 264.877 490.541
202106 382.179 271.696 469.751
202109 402.435 274.310 489.935
202112 417.912 278.802 500.579
202203 405.789 287.504 471.347
202206 423.004 296.311 476.739
202209 413.827 296.808 465.615
202212 413.845 296.797 465.653
202303 386.591 301.836 427.725
202306 369.663 305.109 404.609
202309 377.329 307.789 409.403
202312 379.174 306.746 412.804
202403 373.046 312.332 398.869
202406 415.757 314.175 441.928
202409 452.378 315.301 479.138
202412 575.154 315.605 608.589
202503 576.930 319.799 602.463
202506 551.729 322.561 571.213
202509 540.464 324.800 555.693
202512 546.353 324.054 563.041
202603 545.871 330.213 552.052
202606 522.703 333.952 522.703

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 4.12 mean?
Abbott Laboratories (MEX:ABT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 as of Sep. 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 19% 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 #398 out of 513 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 is 19% 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 1.80. Abbott Laboratories' value of 4.12 is 128.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #398 out of 513 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 83/100 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 #398 out of 513 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 4.12 is 128.9% 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 1.80, 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 513 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 4.12 is 128.9% 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 4.12, which is 19% 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories (MEX:ABT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,286.15, compared to a current price of MXN1,768.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 128.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 (MEX:ABT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12 as of Sep. 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 (MEX:ABT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,768.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,286.15. GuruFocus considers Abbott Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ABT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.12 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.10)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,286.15 vs. price of MXN1,768.00 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 128.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#398 of 513)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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