BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BAX • US0718131099
Current stock price
17.6 USD
+0.01 (+0.06%)
At close:
17.68 USD
+0.08 (+0.45%)
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This BAX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BAX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BAX had positive earnings in the past year.
- BAX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years BAX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years BAX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of -4.77%, BAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAX has a better Return On Equity (-15.61%) than 62.77% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.97%, BAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BAX is significantly below the industry average of 9.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.77% | ||
| ROE | -15.61% | ||
| ROIC | 1.97% |
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)-0.53%
ROE(3y)2.23%
ROE(5y)-4.18%
ROIC(3y)3.01%
ROIC(5y)3.68%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.78%, BAX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAX has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 30.68%, BAX is not doing good in the industry: 73.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- BAX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.68% |
OM growth 3Y-22.24%
OM growth 5Y-24.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.08%
GM growth 5Y-5.03%
2. BAX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BAX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BAX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- BAX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BAX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that BAX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BAX's Altman-Z score of 2.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAX outperforms 61.17% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BAX is 28.54, which is on the high side as it means it would take BAX, 28.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 28.54, BAX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BAX (1.55) is worse than 80.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC5.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.31 indicates that BAX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- BAX has a Current ratio (2.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that BAX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.56, BAX is doing worse than 60.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
3. BAX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BAX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.24%.
- Measured over the past years, BAX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.98% on average per year.
- BAX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.54%.
- BAX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.24%
EPS 3Y-13.44%
EPS 5Y-5.98%
EPS Q2Q%-24.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.75%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-14.55%
EPS Next 2Y-4.68%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPS Next 5Y9.15%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.51%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. BAX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BAX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.75.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BAX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. BAX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.07, which indicates a very decent valuation of BAX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAX indicates a rather cheap valuation: BAX is cheaper than 95.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BAX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BAX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BAX is cheaper than 87.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BAX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.68%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
5. BAX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BAX has a yearly dividend return of 0.23%, which is pretty low.
- BAX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.24. BAX pays more dividend than 89.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.23, BAX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BAX decreases each year by -6.21%.
- BAX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- BAX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-36.36%
EPS Next 2Y-4.68%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
BAX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.6
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners109.33%
Inst Owner Change-2.62%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change7.47%
Market Cap9.09B
Revenue(TTM)11.24B
Net Income(TTM)-957.00M
Analysts64.55
Price Target21.95 (24.72%)
Short Float %7.87%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.21%
DP-36.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.72%
Max EPS beat(2)14.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.72%
Max EPS beat(4)14.16%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.02%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.81%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.28%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.31%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.01%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)-1.17%
PT rev (3m)-10.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.8 |
EPS(TTM)2.27
EY12.9%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY11.02%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY3.65%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY9.3%
SpS21.78
BVpS11.87
TBVpS-6.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number24.6246 (39.91%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.77% | ||
| ROE | -15.61% | ||
| ROCE | 2.49% | ||
| ROIC | 1.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.77% | ||
| OM | 3.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.68% | ||
| FCFM | 2.95% |
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)-0.53%
ROE(3y)2.23%
ROE(5y)-4.18%
ROIC(3y)3.01%
ROIC(5y)3.68%
ROICexc(3y)3.41%
ROICexc(5y)4.11%
ROICexgc(3y)9.09%
ROICexgc(5y)11.24%
ROCE(3y)3.97%
ROCE(5y)4.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.24%
OM growth 3Y-22.24%
OM growth 5Y-24.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.08%
GM growth 5Y-5.03%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
F-Score4
WACC5.52%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)50.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.24%
EPS 3Y-13.44%
EPS 5Y-5.98%
EPS Q2Q%-24.14%
EPS Next Y-14.55%
EPS Next 2Y-4.68%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPS Next 5Y9.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.75%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.54%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.96%
EBIT Next Year37.67%
EBIT Next 3Y12.11%
EBIT Next 5Y17.39%
FCF growth 1Y-42.06%
FCF growth 3Y-14.54%
FCF growth 5Y-22.12%
OCF growth 1Y-17.08%
OCF growth 3Y-11.3%
OCF growth 5Y-14.67%
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC / BAX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BAX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BAX.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) stock?
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) is 7.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.48.
How financially healthy is BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC?
The financial health rating of BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) is 4 / 10.