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Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT)

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Total Asset Turnover
since 2005

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Calculation

Abbott Laboratories, total asset turnover, 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The total asset turnover ratio for the period examined demonstrates fluctuations over time. Initially, the ratio exhibited a decline from 0.77 in 2005 to 0.62 in 2006, followed by a slight recovery to 0.65 in 2007. A modest increase was then observed in 2008, reaching 0.70, before decreasing again to 0.59 in 2009 and remaining at that level in 2010.

A subsequent increase to 0.64 occurred in 2011, but this was followed by a decline to 0.59 in 2012. The ratio continued to decrease through 2015, reaching a low of 0.40. A partial recovery was seen in 2016, with the ratio increasing to 0.46, and continued into 2017, reaching 0.47, and 2018, reaching 0.48. A more substantial increase occurred between 2018 and 2021, rising from 0.48 to 0.57. The ratio remained relatively stable at 0.59 in 2021, then decreased to 0.55 in 2022 and 0.52 in 2023, before a slight increase to 0.51 in 2024 and 0.51 in 2025.

Overall Trend
The overall trend indicates a period of relative stability in the late 2000s, followed by a significant decline in asset turnover through the mid-2010s. A recovery began in 2018, but the ratio has since plateaued and experienced minor fluctuations.
Significant Lows
The lowest point in the observed period was 0.40 in 2015, suggesting a substantial decrease in the efficiency of asset utilization during that year. This represents a considerable drop from the ratio observed in the earlier years of the period.
Recent Performance
The ratio’s performance from 2021 to 2025 shows a leveling off after the gains made in prior years. The values of 0.57, 0.59, 0.55, 0.52, 0.51, and 0.51 suggest a period of consolidation, with no clear upward or downward momentum.

The fluctuations in the total asset turnover ratio may be attributable to changes in sales volume, asset base, or a combination of both. Further investigation into the underlying drivers of these changes would be necessary to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the company’s operational efficiency.


Comparison to Competitors

Abbott Laboratories, total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)

Abbott Laboratories, total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Health Care)