BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock
173.3 EUR
-0.75 (-0.43%)
BOX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BOX while its profitability can be described as average. BOX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BOX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BOX had a positive cash flow from operations.
BOX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BOX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BOX has a Return On Assets of 3.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 45.59% of its industry peers.
BOX has a Return On Equity of 6.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.24%, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.64%. This is below the industry average of 9.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.64%) for BOX is below the current ROIC(6.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.03% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.24% |
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
BOX has a Profit Margin (7.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 15.70%, BOX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BOX has a worse Gross Margin (45.79%) than 66.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BOX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.68% | ||
| GM | 45.79% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BOX is destroying value.
BOX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BOX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.20 indicates that BOX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BOX has a Altman-Z score (2.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOX is 7.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take BOX, 7.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BOX's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 45.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BOX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BOX has a Current ratio of 1.11. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
BOX has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. 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 Quick ratio of 0.64. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BOX underperforms 80.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BOX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.57%, which is quite good.
BOX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.19% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
BOX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.57%
EPS 3Y5.64%
EPS 5Y7.19%
EPS Q2Q%3.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.33%
3.2 Future
BOX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.59% yearly.
BOX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
EPS Next 5Y6.59%
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y3.38%
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 stable.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.06, BOX is valued correctly.
95.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BOX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.49, BOX is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOX indicates a rather cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say BOX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BOX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.95
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, BOX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BOX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BOX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.22%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BOX pays out 71.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BOX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP71.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
FRA:BOX (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
173.3
-0.75 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.46B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.22
Price Target177.89 (2.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend3.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
DP71.28%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)7.13%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(4)14.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.42%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.67%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.49 | ||
| P/S | 2.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.86 | ||
| P/B | 2.28 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
EPS(TTM)12.33
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)12.84
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)8
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)10.28
OCFY5.93%
SpS65.45
BVpS76.08
TBVpS-31.84
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.95
Graham Number145.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.03% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROCE | 7.29% | ||
| ROIC | 6.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.66% | ||
| OM | 15.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.68% | ||
| GM | 45.79% | ||
| FCFM | 12.23% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
F-Score7
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)9.57%
EPS 3Y5.64%
EPS 5Y7.19%
EPS Q2Q%3.94%
EPS Next Y4.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
EPS Next 5Y6.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y3.38%
EBIT growth 1Y18.62%
EBIT growth 3Y10.23%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year20.6%
EBIT Next 3Y11.99%
EBIT Next 5Y12.28%
FCF growth 1Y-13.11%
FCF growth 3Y17.14%
FCF growth 5Y-0.73%
OCF growth 1Y-9.69%
OCF growth 3Y9.2%
OCF growth 5Y-0.62%
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO / BOX.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BOX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BOX.DE.
What is the valuation status for BOX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BOX stock?
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) is 14.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.28.
What is the financial health of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) is 3 / 10.