AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsElevance Health Inc (ELV)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$290.89
+1.68%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $504.37B
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$414.41
+1.84%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $92.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 212% more annual revenue ($201.11B vs $64.39B). ABBV leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 2.5%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.54. ABBV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ABBV
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ELV
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-86.7%
Fair Value
$152.97
Current Price
$290.89
$137.92 premium
Margin of Safety
-6.1%
Fair Value
$414.67
Current Price
$414.41
$0.26 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.0%
Earnings expanding 290.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
1.4% revenue growth
2.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Earnings declined 13.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABBV
The strongest argument for ABBV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.54 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ABBV
The primary concerns for ABBV are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 80.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
ABBV is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
ABBV generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ABBV scores higher overall (73/100 vs 55/100) and 10.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AbbVie Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013. It originated as a spin-off of Abbott Laboratories.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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