BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:BOX • US0758871091
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132.15 EUR
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This BOX.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BOX.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BOX had positive earnings in the past year.
- BOX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years BOX has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BOX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.20%, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of BOX (6.95%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BOX (6.78%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BOX is below the industry average of 10.15%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.64%) for BOX is below the current ROIC(6.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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%, BOX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
- BOX has a Operating Margin of 16.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: BOX outperforms 74.60% of its industry peers.
- BOX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BOX's Gross Margin of 46.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOX is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- BOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. BOX.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BOX is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BOX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, BOX has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BOX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.93 indicates that BOX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BOX has a Altman-Z score of 1.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 60.32% of its industry peers.
- BOX has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.43. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BOX would need 7.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BOX's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
- BOX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BOX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- BOX has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that BOX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BOX's Current ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOX is outperformed by 74.60% of its industry peers.
- BOX has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that BOX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BOX has a worse Quick ratio (0.58) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. BOX.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BOX 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, BOX 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, BOX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.22% in the last year.
- BOX 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, BOX 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-11.72%
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.
4. BOX.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.11, the valuation of BOX can be described as very reasonable.
- BOX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.34. BOX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of BOX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.18), we can say BOX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BOX is valued cheaper than 87.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BOX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y-2.71%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
5. BOX.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%, BOX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- The stock price of BOX dropped by -27.23% 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.
- BOX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.23. BOX pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- BOX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BOX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.22%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 67.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BOX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BOX 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%
BOX.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:BOX (4/14/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
132.15
+0.1 (+0.08%)
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 ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.63B
Revenue(TTM)21.92B
Net Income(TTM)1.76B
Analysts74
Price Target176.8 (33.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend3.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
DP67.9%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.91%
PT rev (3m)-0.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
EPS(TTM)11.9
EY9%
EPS(NY)11.68
Fwd EY8.84%
FCF(TTM)7.91
FCFY5.98%
OCF(TTM)10.2
OCFY7.72%
SpS65.9
BVpS75.99
TBVpS-31.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.54
Graham Number142.64
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 | 1.93 |
F-Score8
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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-11.72%
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 Year3.74%
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 / BOX.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BOX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BOX.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) stock?
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BOX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) is expected to decline by -12.75% in the next year.
Is the dividend of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.9%.