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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2012
- Total Asset Turnover since 2012
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2012
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Calculation
AbbVie Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).
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The current ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2012 and 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a period of strength, followed by a decline, a subsequent surge, and then a renewed downward trend. This analysis details these movements and potential implications.
- Initial Strength and Subsequent Decline (2012-2016)
- From 2012 to 2016, the current ratio generally decreased. It began at 2.27 in 2012, peaking at 2.59 in 2013, before declining to 1.65 by 2016. This suggests a gradual reduction in the proportion of current assets available to cover current liabilities during this period. While remaining above 1.0, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity, the decreasing trend warrants attention.
- Volatility and Peak (2017-2019)
- The period between 2017 and 2019 was characterized by volatility. The ratio fell to 0.98 in 2018, briefly dipping below one, signaling potential short-term liquidity concerns. However, a substantial increase occurred in 2019, reaching a high of 3.18. This significant jump was likely driven by a considerable increase in current assets relative to current liabilities.
- Recent Downward Trend (2020-2025)
- Following the peak in 2019, the current ratio experienced a consistent decline through 2025. It decreased from 0.84 in 2020 to 0.67 in 2025. This represents a sustained weakening of the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. The ratio remained below 1.0 for the majority of this period, indicating potential liquidity challenges. The ratio reached its lowest point at 0.66 in 2024 before a slight increase to 0.67 in 2025.
Overall, the observed pattern suggests a shift in the company’s liquidity position. While periods of strength were present, the recent trend indicates a growing reliance on factors beyond current assets to cover immediate liabilities. Continued monitoring of this ratio, alongside other liquidity metrics, is recommended.
Comparison to Competitors
AbbVie Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| AbbVie Inc. | Amgen Inc. | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | Danaher Corp. | Eli Lilly & Co. | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Johnson & Johnson | Merck & Co. Inc. | Pfizer Inc. | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)
AbbVie Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
AbbVie Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).