ABBV vs VRTX
By Alex · Tickerpine
AbbVie Inc. vs Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ABBV | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $295.03 | $538.60 |
| Market cap | $521.50B | $136.56B |
| P/E ratio | 50.7 | 34.7 |
| ROE | — | 20.80% |
| Profit margin | 15.67% | 30.70% |
| Revenue growth | 10.30% | 11.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.35% | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.19 | 0.28 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ABBV vs VRTX in plain English
- ABBV is the bigger company — about 3.8× the market cap of VRTX.
- VRTX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.7 vs 50.7).
- VRTX is growing revenue faster (12% vs 10%).
- ABBV pays a dividend (2.35%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ABBV return calculator
See what $1,000 in AbbVie Inc. would be worth today.
VRTX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.