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The historical rank and industry rank for Abbott Laboratories's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ABT's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 8.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Abbott Laboratories Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Abbott Laboratories Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abbott Laboratories's Net Cash per Share 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.
XSWX:ABT vs SYK, MDT, BSX: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Abbott Laboratories's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Abbott Laboratories Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Abbott Laboratories's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (XSWX:ABT) has a Net Cash per Share of CHF-24.25 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 301 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Net Cash per Share too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Net Cash per Share is CHF-24.25. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 301 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories' Net Cash per Share compare to SYK and MDT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 301 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Abbott Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 8.20, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott Laboratories's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-24.25. 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 Net Cash per Share of CHF-24.25. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF105.00, compared to a current price of CHF86.00 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is CHF-24.25. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT), the current Net Cash per Share is CHF-24.25 as of Jun. 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 CHF86.00 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF105.00.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ABT:
Net Cash per Share: CHF-24.25
GF Value™: CHF105.00 vs. price of CHF86.00 (18.1% below fair value)
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 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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