BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BDX • US0758871091
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This BDX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BDX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BDX was profitable.
- In the past year BDX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years BDX has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BDX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.20%, BDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- BDX has a better Return On Equity (6.95%) than 78.07% of its industry peers.
- BDX has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.78%) than 81.28% of its industry peers.
- BDX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.64%. This is below the industry average of 9.12%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.78%) for BDX is above the 3 year average (5.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.2% | ||
| ROE | 6.95% | ||
| ROIC | 6.78% |
ROA(3y)2.9%
ROA(5y)3.12%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)6.77%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.01%, BDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BDX has grown nicely.
- BDX has a Operating Margin of 16.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BDX outperforms 86.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BDX has grown nicely.
- BDX has a Gross Margin (46.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BDX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.01% | ||
| GM | 46.42% |
OM growth 3Y4.99%
OM growth 5Y10.71%
PM growth 3Y-4.96%
PM growth 5Y10%
GM growth 3Y0.22%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. BDX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BDX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BDX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BDX has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BDX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BDX has an Altman-Z score of 1.95. This is not the best score and indicates that BDX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BDX has a Altman-Z score of 1.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BDX outperforms 57.75% of its industry peers.
- BDX has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.43. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BDX would need 7.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.43, BDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- BDX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating BDX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BDX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BDX is outperformed by 69.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC7.05%
2.3 Liquidity
- BDX has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that BDX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.05, BDX is doing worse than 89.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BDX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BDX (0.58) is worse than 91.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. BDX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BDX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.07%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, BDX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.19% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, BDX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.22% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BDX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.07%
EPS 3Y5.64%
EPS 5Y7.19%
EPS Q2Q%-15.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BDX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.82% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.75%
EPS Next 2Y-2.71%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
EPS Next 5Y3.82%
Revenue Next Year-12.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.73%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BDX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.20, the valuation of BDX can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BDX is valued cheaper than 93.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.79, BDX is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.40 indicates a reasonable valuation of BDX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BDX is valued cheaper than 93.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- BDX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BDX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BDX is cheaper than 89.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- BDX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BDX is cheaper than 93.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of BDX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y-2.71%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
5. BDX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.71%, BDX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- The stock price of BDX dropped by -22.87% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- BDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.25. BDX pays more dividend than 96.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- BDX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BDX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.22%.
- BDX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BDX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 67.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BDX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BDX is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP67.9%
EPS Next 2Y-2.71%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
BDX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
155.65
-1.04 (-0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-09 2026-02-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners96.31%
Inst Owner Change-13.27%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change5.36%
Market Cap44.32B
Revenue(TTM)21.92B
Net Income(TTM)1.76B
Analysts74
Price Target206.41 (32.61%)
Short Float %3.35%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
Yearly Dividend4.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
DP67.9%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (1.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)2.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(4)7.13%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.4%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.04%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.04%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)0.96%
PT rev (3m)-2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.4 | ||
| P/S | 2.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.06 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.42 |
EPS(TTM)13.9
EY8.93%
EPS(NY)13.65
Fwd EY8.77%
FCF(TTM)9.24
FCFY5.94%
OCF(TTM)11.92
OCFY7.66%
SpS77
BVpS88.79
TBVpS-36.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number166.64 (7.06%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.2% | ||
| ROE | 6.95% | ||
| ROCE | 7.78% | ||
| ROIC | 6.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.24% | ||
| OM | 16.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.01% | ||
| GM | 46.42% | ||
| FCFM | 12% |
ROA(3y)2.9%
ROA(5y)3.12%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)6.77%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
ROICexc(3y)5.8%
ROICexc(5y)5.4%
ROICexgc(3y)27.15%
ROICexgc(5y)27.08%
ROCE(3y)6.53%
ROCE(5y)6.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.75%
OM growth 3Y4.99%
OM growth 5Y10.71%
PM growth 3Y-4.96%
PM growth 5Y10%
GM growth 3Y0.22%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
F-Score8
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)33.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.6%
Profit Quality(3y)162.63%
Profit Quality(5y)151.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.07%
EPS 3Y5.64%
EPS 5Y7.19%
EPS Q2Q%-15.16%
EPS Next Y-12.75%
EPS Next 2Y-2.71%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
EPS Next 5Y3.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%
Revenue Next Year-12.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.73%
EBIT growth 1Y22.78%
EBIT growth 3Y10.23%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year3.74%
EBIT Next 3Y4.56%
EBIT Next 5Y12.28%
FCF growth 1Y-0.68%
FCF growth 3Y17.14%
FCF growth 5Y-0.73%
OCF growth 1Y-1.08%
OCF growth 3Y9.2%
OCF growth 5Y-0.62%
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO / BDX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BDX.
What is the valuation status for BDX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is expected to decline by -12.75% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?
The dividend rating of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.9%.