Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vsDelcath Systems Inc (DCTH)
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$93.93
-0.50%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $164.43B
DCTH
Delcath Systems Inc
$13.01
-3.77%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $446.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Abbott Laboratories generates 49804% more annual revenue ($45.13B vs $90.44M). ABT leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs 0.6%. ABT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.41. ABT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ABT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
DCTH
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.4%
Fair Value
$70.96
Current Price
$93.93
$22.97 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DCTH.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 19.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABT
The strongest argument for ABT centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DCTH
The strongest argument for DCTH centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ABT
The primary concerns for ABT are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DCTH
The primary concerns for DCTH are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 1294.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABT profiles as a value stock while DCTH is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ABT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
DCTH is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
ABT generates stronger free cash flow (916M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABT scores higher overall (54/100 vs 35/100). 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 →Delcath Systems Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Delcath Systems, Inc., an interventional oncology company, focuses on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers in the United States and Europe. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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