Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vsEstablishment Labs Holdings Inc (ESTA)
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$91.07
-1.64%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $151.49B
ESTA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc
$74.31
-2.85%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Abbott Laboratories generates 19560% more annual revenue ($45.13B vs $229.58M). ABT leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs -19.1%. ABT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ABT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
ESTA
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-28.5%
Fair Value
$70.89
Current Price
$91.07
$20.18 premium
Margin of Safety
-17.9%
Fair Value
$61.70
Current Price
$74.31
$12.61 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 44.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 19.7%
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 148.6x book value
ROE of -295.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABT
The strongest argument for ABT centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ESTA
The strongest argument for ESTA centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 44.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ABT
The primary concerns for ABT are EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ESTA
The primary concerns for ESTA are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 17.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABT profiles as a value stock while ESTA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESTA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
ESTA is growing revenue faster at 44.7% — sustainability is the question.
ABT generates stronger free cash flow (916M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc., a medical technology company, manufactures and markets medical devices for cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The company is headquartered in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
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