BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock
152.95 EUR
+9.55 (+6.66%)
Overall BOX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BOX against 60 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BOX had positive earnings in the past year.
BOX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of BOX (3.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOX's Return On Equity of 6.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
BOX has a Return On Invested Capital (5.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BOX is below the industry average of 9.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.61%) for BOX is above the 3 year average (5.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.03% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROIC | 5.61% |
ROA(3y)2.9%
ROA(5y)3.12%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)6.77%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)5.07%
1.3 Margins
BOX's Profit Margin of 7.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.86%, BOX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
BOX has a Gross Margin of 45.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
BOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.68% | ||
| GM | 45.44% |
OM growth 3Y-0.5%
OM growth 5Y7.2%
PM growth 3Y-4.96%
PM growth 5Y10%
GM growth 3Y-0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
2. Health
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
Compared to 1 year ago, BOX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.69) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BOX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.11, BOX is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that BOX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BOX has a Quick ratio of 0.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 78.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.57% over the past year.
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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.23% 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)9.57%
EPS 3Y5.64%
EPS 5Y7.19%
EPS Q2Q%3.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.23%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.33%
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 7.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.94%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y7.66%
Revenue Next Year4.3%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.27 indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
BOX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. BOX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.80, which indicates a very decent valuation of BOX.
85.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, BOX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BOX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BOX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of BOX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.11
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BOX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. BOX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BOX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BOX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
71.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BOX. 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 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
FRA:BOX (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
152.95
+9.55 (+6.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.84B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.63
Price Target191.2 (25.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
Yearly Dividend3.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.17%
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)1.46%
PT rev (3m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.8 | ||
| P/S | 2.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.78 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.61 |
EPS(TTM)12.47
EY8.15%
EPS(NY)12.96
Fwd EY8.48%
FCF(TTM)8.06
FCFY5.27%
OCF(TTM)10.35
OCFY6.77%
SpS65.9
BVpS76.62
TBVpS-32.07
PEG (NY)3.11
PEG (5Y)1.71
Graham Number146.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.03% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROCE | 6.44% | ||
| ROIC | 5.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.49% | ||
| OM | 13.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.68% | ||
| GM | 45.44% | ||
| FCFM | 12.23% |
ROA(3y)2.9%
ROA(5y)3.12%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)6.77%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)5.07%
ROICexc(3y)5.52%
ROICexc(5y)5.23%
ROICexgc(3y)26.44%
ROICexgc(5y)26.65%
ROCE(3y)6.16%
ROCE(5y)5.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.47%
OM growth 3Y-0.5%
OM growth 5Y7.2%
PM growth 3Y-4.96%
PM growth 5Y10%
GM growth 3Y-0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 Y3.94%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y7.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.23%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue Next Year4.3%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4%
EBIT growth 1Y4.74%
EBIT growth 3Y4.47%
EBIT growth 5Y13.98%
EBIT Next Year22.48%
EBIT Next 3Y13.08%
EBIT Next 5Y12.3%
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 5 / 10 to BOX.DE.
What is the valuation status of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BOX stock?
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BOX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) is 12.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.
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 grow by 3.94% in the next year.