Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vsApyx Medical Inc (APYX)
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$101.95
-1.36%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.41B
APYX
Apyx Medical Inc
$2.90
+0.35%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $129.74M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Abbott Laboratories generates 79648% more annual revenue ($46.59B vs $58.41M). ABT leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs -14.8%. APYX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. ABT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ABT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
APYX
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.5%
Fair Value
$74.13
Current Price
$101.95
$27.82 premium
Margin of Safety
+31.2%
Fair Value
$5.70
Current Price
$2.90
$2.80 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 47.5%
Trading at 11.6x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABT
The strongest argument for ABT centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : APYX
The strongest argument for APYX centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.59 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ABT
The primary concerns for ABT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : APYX
The primary concerns for APYX are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 3.72 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABT profiles as a value stock while APYX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
APYX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
APYX is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — sustainability is the question.
ABT generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABT scores higher overall (54/100 vs 38/100) and 13.0% revenue growth. APYX offers better value entry with a 31.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Abbott Laboratories
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States. The company was founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888 to formulate known drugs; today, it sells medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products. It split off its research-based pharmaceuticals business into AbbVie in 2013.
Visit Website →Apyx Medical Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Apyx Medical Corporation, an energy technology company, develops, manufactures and sells medical devices in the cosmetic and surgical markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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