AbbVieTSX:ABBV -3.79%81 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 123.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 221.76. GuruFocus rates TSX:ABBV with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$29.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Drug Manufacturers companies, AbbVie ranks better than 96.11% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. AbbVie's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 123.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ABBV'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 128.89 Med: 221.76 Max: 349.36
Current: 162.62
During the past 13 years, AbbVie's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 349.36%. The lowest was 128.89%. And the median was 221.76%.
TSX:ABBV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 96.11% of 978
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs TSX:ABBV: 162.62
AbbVie's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -5.70% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
The historical data trend for AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
TSX:ABBV vs MRK, JNJ, AMGN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
AbbVie ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 123.82% mean?
AbbVie (TSX:ABBV) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 123.82% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on AbbVie and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 221.76. Over the past decade, AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 128.89 to 349.36. According to the industry distribution chart, AbbVie ranks #38 out of 978 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
AbbVie's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 123.82% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 221.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 128.89 to a high of 349.36. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.45. AbbVie's value of 123.82% is 981.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AbbVie ranks #38 out of 978 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AbbVie has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AbbVie's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MRK and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, AbbVie ranks #38 out of 978 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places AbbVie in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.45. AbbVie's value of 123.82% is 981.4% above this benchmark. Historically, AbbVie's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 128.89 to 349.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 221.76 vs. the industry median of 11.45, AbbVie 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 11.45, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AbbVie's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 123.82% is 981.4% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on AbbVie and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AbbVie's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 123.82%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 221.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AbbVie stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AbbVie (TSX:ABBV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$29.99, compared to a current price of C$35.51 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 123.82%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 221.76 and 981.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 11.45. AbbVie's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AbbVie (TSX:ABBV), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 123.82% 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 AbbVie (TSX:ABBV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AbbVie stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$35.51 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$29.99.
GuruFocus considers AbbVie to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ABBV:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 123.82% (44% below median its 10-year median of 221.76)
GF Value™: C$29.99 vs. price of C$35.51 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 981.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#38 of 978)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ABBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AbbVie is a pharmaceutical firm with a strong exposure to immunology (with Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq) and oncology (with Imbruvica and Venclexta). The company was spun off from Abbott in early 2013. The 2020 acquisition of Allergan added several new products and drugs in aesthetics, including Botox. The 2024 acquisitions of Cerevel (neuroscience) and ImmunoGen (oncology) help supplement AbbVie's portfolio.
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