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Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Difficulty: Beginner
Calculation
Abbott Laboratories, ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net earnings1 | ÷ | Total Abbott shareholders' investment1 | |
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| Dec 31, 2005 | % |
= | 100 | × | |
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Source: Based on data from Abbott Laboratories Annual Reports
Comparison to Competitors
Abbott Laboratories, ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Abbott Laboratories | AbbVie Inc. | Allergan PLC | Amgen Inc. | Biogen Inc. | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | Celgene Corp. | Eli Lilly & Co. | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Johnson & Johnson | Merck & Co. Inc. | Pfizer Inc. | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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Source: Based on data from Abbott Laboratories Annual Reports
Comparison to Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Sector
Abbott Laboratories, ROE, long-term trends, comparison to Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector
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Source: Based on data from Abbott Laboratories Annual Reports
Comparison to Health Care Industry
Abbott Laboratories, ROE, long-term trends, comparison to Health Care industry
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Source: Based on data from Abbott Laboratories Annual Reports
