Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.72 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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KAR:ABOT Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd KAR:ABOT
71 GF Score
Price ₨896.88
GF Value ₨1,023.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) EV-to-EBITDA?

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) KAR:ABOT -0.35% 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.72 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 8.79. GuruFocus rates KAR:ABOT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨1,023.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Drug Manufacturers companies, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) ranks better than 86.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s enterprise value is ₨75,808 Mil. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨16,050 Mil. Therefore, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:ABOT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.35   Med: 8.79   Max: 16.14
Current: 4.72

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) was 16.14. The lowest was 3.35. And the median was 8.79.

KAR:ABOT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.74% of 739 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.97 vs KAR:ABOT: 4.72

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-21), Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s stock price is ₨896.88. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨84.850. Therefore, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.57.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)  (KAR:ABOT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=896.88/84.850
=10.57

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s share price for today is ₨896.88.
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨84.850.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA 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 (Pakistan) EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Quarterly Data
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KAR:ABOT vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 (Pakistan) EV-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=75807.957/16049.971
=4.72

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s current Enterprise Value is ₨75,808 Mil.
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨16,050 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.72 mean?
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.72 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan). This is 46% below median its historical median of 8.79. Over the past decade, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.35 to 16.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) ranks #98 out of 739 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.72 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.35 to a high of 16.14. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.97. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s value of 4.72 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) ranks #98 out of 739 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s EV-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) ranks #98 out of 739 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.97. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s value of 4.72 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.35 to 16.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.79 vs. the industry median of 12.97, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.97, based on 739 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.72 is 63.6% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan). For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.72, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨1,023.53, compared to a current price of ₨896.88 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.72, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.79 and 63.6% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 12.97. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.72 as of Aug. 21, 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 (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨896.88 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨1,023.53. GuruFocus considers Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ABOT:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.72 (46% below median its 10-year median of 8.79)
  • GF Value™: ₨1,023.53 vs. price of ₨896.88 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.6% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#98 of 739)

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


Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Business Description

Address Hyderabad Road, Landhi, P.O. Box 7229, Plot No. 258 & 324, Opposite Radio Pakistan Transmission Centre, Karachi, PAK, 75120
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd manufactures, imports, and markets research-based pharmaceutical, nutritional, diagnostic, diabetes care, molecular devices, hospital, and consumer products. Its operating segments are Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, Diagnostics, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Pharmaceutical segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Pakistan and has a presence in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Switzerland. The company's Brands include Duphaston, Brufen, Surbex Z, Arinac, Glucerna, Pediasure, and Ensure.
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