Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vsLivaNova PLC (LIVN)
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$91.07
-1.64%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $151.49B
LIVN
LivaNova PLC
$72.36
-1.84%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $4.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Abbott Laboratories generates 3049% more annual revenue ($45.13B vs $1.43B). ABT leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs 7.5%. LIVN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. ABT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ABT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LIVN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
+6.1%
Fair Value
$70.73
Current Price
$72.36
$1.63 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 19.7%
7.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 45.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : LIVN
The strongest argument for LIVN centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ABT
The primary concerns for ABT are EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LIVN
The primary concerns for LIVN are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 40.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
LIVN is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
ABT generates stronger free cash flow (916M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DEVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ABT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "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.
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
LivaNova PLC, a medical device company, designs, develops, manufactures and sells therapeutic solutions globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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