BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BDX • US0758871091

159.36 USD
-0.27 (-0.17%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
159.37 USD
+0.01 (+0.01%)
After Hours: 3/13/2026, 8:11:19 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, BDX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BDX was compared to 184 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BDX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BDX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BDX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BDX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • BDX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BDX has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years BDX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BDX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBDX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • BDX's Return On Assets of 3.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BDX outperforms 76.63% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.95%, BDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BDX has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.78%) than 80.98% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BDX is below the industry average of 9.18%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.64%) for BDX is below the current ROIC(6.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
BDX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBDX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of BDX (8.01%) is better than 79.89% of its industry peers.
  • BDX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • BDX's Operating Margin of 16.35% is amongst the best of the industry. BDX outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BDX has grown nicely.
  • BDX has a Gross Margin of 46.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BDX outperforms 41.85% of its industry peers.
  • BDX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BDX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBDX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BDX has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for BDX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • BDX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BDX Yearly Shares OutstandingBDX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BDX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBDX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • BDX has an Altman-Z score of 1.97. 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of BDX (1.97) is better than 60.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BDX is 7.43, which is on the high side as it means it would take BDX, 7.43 years of fcf income to pay off 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 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that BDX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • BDX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.67) than 66.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 7.43
Altman-Z 1.97
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.37%
BDX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBDX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that BDX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of BDX (1.05) is worse than 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • 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 90.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.58
BDX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBDX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. BDX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BDX have decreased by -0.07% in the last year.
  • 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.
  • BDX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.22%.
  • BDX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.32% yearly.
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-12.81%
EPS Next 2Y-2.77%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
EPS Next 5Y3.82%
Revenue Next Year-11.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.73%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BDX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBDX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
BDX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBDX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. BDX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.46, the valuation of BDX can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. BDX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.69, the valuation of BDX can be described as very reasonable.
  • 90.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BDX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. BDX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.46
Fwd PE 11.69
BDX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBDX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 90.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BDX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BDX is valued cheaper than 92.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.25
EV/EBITDA 10.61
BDX Per share dataBDX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BDX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.59
EPS Next 2Y-2.77%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%

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5. BDX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.47%.
  • In the last 3 months the price of BDX has falen by -20.67%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.21, BDX pays a better dividend. On top of this BDX pays more dividend than 97.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BDX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.47%

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
BDX Yearly Dividends per shareBDX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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-2.77%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
BDX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBDX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
BDX Dividend Payout.BDX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BDX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BDX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BECTON DICKINSON AND CO

NYSE:BDX (3/13/2026, 8:11:19 PM)

After market: 159.37 +0.01 (+0.01%)

159.36

-0.27 (-0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-09
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners96.07%
Inst Owner Change17.28%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap45.38B
Revenue(TTM)21.92B
Net Income(TTM)1.76B
Analysts74
Price Target204.45 (28.29%)
Short Float %5.13%
Short Ratio5.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.47%
Yearly Dividend4.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
DP67.9%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-10
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)-5.24%
PT rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-15.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.46
Fwd PE 11.69
P/S 2.07
P/FCF 17.25
P/OCF 13.37
P/B 1.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.61
EPS(TTM)13.9
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)13.63
Fwd EY8.55%
FCF(TTM)9.24
FCFY5.8%
OCF(TTM)11.92
OCFY7.48%
SpS77
BVpS88.79
TBVpS-36.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.59
Graham Number166.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.97
F-Score8
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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-12.81%
EPS Next 2Y-2.77%
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-11.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.73%
EBIT growth 1Y22.78%
EBIT growth 3Y10.23%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year3.81%
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 FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BDX.


What is the valuation status for BDX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?

BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is 11.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.79.


What is the financial health of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?

The financial health rating of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is 4 / 10.