AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 91.4x vs 5Y avg 53.3x · 90th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 2012–2025
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 21, 2026, AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 91.4x, with a stock price of $216.63 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.38.
The current P/E is 72% above its 5-year average of 53.3x. Over the past five years, ABBV's P/E has ranged from a low of 17.8x to a high of 173.9x, placing the current valuation at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Healthcare sector median P/E of 22.1x, ABBV trades at a 313% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 234 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 197.0x.
Relative to the broader market, ABBV commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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ABBV P/E vs Peers
Specialty and biologics-focused pharma peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $550B | 39.4 | - | -58% | |
| $281B | 15.6 | 0.74 | +8% | |
| $143B | 18.5 | - | -4% | |
| $110B | 15.7 | - | +178% | |
| $1.0T | 47.8 | 1.66 | +96% | |
| $182B | 23.7 | 8.07 | +88% | |
| $154B | 18.3 | 0.14Best | +1684%Best | |
| $29B | 22.3 | - | -21% | |
| $63B | 14.7Lowest | 2.32 | +8% | |
| $102B | 18.1 | - | -7% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
ABBV Historical P/E Data (2012–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $228.49 | $2.37 | 96.4x | +175% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $231.54 | $1.33 | 173.9x | +396% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $185.62 | $2.11 | 87.9x | +150% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $209.52 | $2.35 | 89.1x | +154% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $177.70 | $2.40 | 74.0x | +111% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $197.48 | $2.88 | 68.6x | +95% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $171.52 | $3.00 | 57.2x | +63% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $182.10 | $3.37 | 54.0x | +54% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $154.97 | $2.73 | 56.8x | +62% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $149.06 | $3.66 | 40.7x | +16% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $134.73 | $4.88 | 27.6x | -21% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $159.37 | $4.25 | 37.5x | +7% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $161.61 | $6.65 | 24.3x | -31% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $134.21 | $7.52 | 17.8x | -49% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $153.16 | $7.08 | 21.6x | -38% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $162.11 | $6.99 | 23.2x | -34% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $135.40 | $6.45 | 21.0x | -40% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $107.87 | $4.20 | 25.7x | -27% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $112.64 | $3.71 | 30.4x | -14% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Mar 31 2021 | $108.22 | $2.84 | 38.1x | +9% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $107.15 | $2.87 | 37.3x | +6% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $87.59 | $4.74 | 18.5x | -47% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $98.18 | $4.71 | 20.8x | -41% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $76.19 | $5.65 | 13.5x | -62% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $88.54 | $5.28 | 16.8x | -52% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $75.72 | $2.18 | 34.7x | -1% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $72.72 | $2.73 | 26.6x | -24% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $80.59 | $3.50 | 23.0x | -34% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $92.19 | $3.59 | 25.7x | -27% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $94.58 | $4.84 | 19.5x | -44% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $92.65 | $4.04 | 22.9x | -35% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $94.65 | $3.97 | 23.8x | -32% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $96.71 | $3.29 | 29.4x | -16% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $88.86 | $4.11 | 21.6x | -38% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $72.51 | $4.07 | 17.8x | -49% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $65.16 | $3.86 | 16.9x | -52% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $62.62 | $3.63 | 17.3x | -51% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $63.07 | $3.70 | 17.0x | -51% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $61.91 | $3.47 | 17.8x | -49% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $57.12 | $3.32 | 17.2x | -51% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $59.24 | $3.12 | 19.0x | -46% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $54.41 | $1.69 | 32.2x | -8% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $67.19 | $1.26 | 53.3x | +52% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $58.54 | $1.11 | 52.7x | +50% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $65.44 | $1.09 | 60.0x | +71% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $57.76 | $2.30 | 25.1x | -28% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $56.44 | $2.59 | 21.8x | -38% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $51.40 | $2.57 | 20.0x | -43% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $52.81 | $2.56 | 20.6x | -41% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $44.73 | $2.82 | 15.9x | -55% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $41.34 | $3.22 | 12.8x | -63% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $40.78 | $3.34 | 12.2x | -65% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $34.16 | $3.28 | 10.4x | -70% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 35.1x
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ABBV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ABBV stock.
What is ABBV's P/E ratio?
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 91.4x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $2.38. The 5-year average P/E is 53.3x and the historical range spans 17.8x to 173.9x.
Is ABBV stock overvalued or undervalued?
ABBV trades at 91.4x P/E, above its 5-year average of 53.3x. The 90th percentile ranking within the 17.8x–173.9x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is ABBV stock expensive?
Yes, ABBV is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 91.4x is above the 5-year average of 53.3x and also above the Healthcare sector median of 22.1x. The stock sits at the 90th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is ABBV's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, ABBV's P/E ratio has ranged from 17.8x to 173.9x, with a median of 40.7x and an average of 53.3x. The current P/E of 91.4x places the stock at the 90th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2012–2025.
How does ABBV's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
ABBV trades at 91.4x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 275% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does ABBV's valuation compare to Healthcare peers?
AbbVie Inc. P/E of 91.4x compares to the Healthcare sector median of 22.1x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is ABBV's PEG ratio?
ABBV PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 91.4x and EPS growth of -0.8%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is ABBV's earnings yield?
ABBV earnings yield is 1.09%, the inverse of its 91.4x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.