Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) Inventory Turnover: 0.72 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Abbott Laboratories Inventory Turnover?

Abbott Laboratories XSWX:ABT 80 Inventory Turnover is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ABT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF106.15.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Abbott Laboratories's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,850 Mil. Abbott Laboratories's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5,336 Mil. Abbott Laboratories's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Abbott Laboratories's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 126.48.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Abbott Laboratories's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.

Abbott Laboratories  (XSWX:ABT) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Abbott Laboratories's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=5336.3635/3849.897*365 / 4
=126.48

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Abbott Laboratories's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5336.3635 / 8789.417
=0.61

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Abbott Laboratories Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Abbott Laboratories Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abbott Laboratories's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Abbott Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Abbott Laboratories Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Abbott Laboratories Inventory Turnover Calculation

Abbott Laboratories's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=15395.311 / ((5522.57 + 5170.287) / 2 )
=15395.311 / 5346.4285
=2.88

Abbott Laboratories's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=3849.897 / ((5170.287 + 5502.44) / 2 )
=3849.897 / 5336.3635
=0.72

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.72 mean?
Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Inventory Turnover too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories' Inventory Turnover compare to SYK and MDT?
Abbott Laboratories' Inventory Turnover of 0.72 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. Abbott Laboratories's current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. 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 (XSWX:ABT) has a current Inventory Turnover of 0.72. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF106.15, compared to a current price of CHF76.00 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.72 as of Mar. 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 (XSWX:ABT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF76.00 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF106.15.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ABT:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.72
  • GF Value™: CHF106.15 vs. price of CHF76.00 (28.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100

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