BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock
177.4 EUR
+7.85 (+4.63%)
Overall BOX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BOX against 65 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.
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
BOX has a Return On Assets of 3.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
BOX's Return On Equity of 6.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.24%, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BOX is below the industry average of 10.04%.
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
The Profit Margin of BOX (7.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BOX (15.70%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
BOX's Gross Margin of 45.79% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOX is outperformed by 67.69% of its industry peers.
BOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
BOX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BOX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that BOX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BOX has a Altman-Z score (2.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOX has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BOX would need 7.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.18, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BOX (0.73) is worse than 75.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
BOX has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that BOX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOX has a worse Current ratio (1.11) than 72.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that BOX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.64, BOX is not doing good in the industry: 83.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.19% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 8.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.32% on average over the past years.
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 7.68% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y3.7%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.38, which indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BOX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
BOX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.80.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaper than 81.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.70), we can say BOX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 78.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.92 |
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.
BOX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.47
PEG (5Y)2
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%.
BOX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. BOX pays more dividend than 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, BOX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
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 (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
177.4
+7.85 (+4.63%)
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 Cap50.63B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.22
Price Target177.89 (0.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
Yearly Dividend3.54
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)-1.58%
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 | 14.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 | ||
| P/S | 2.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.92 |
EPS(TTM)12.34
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)12.85
Fwd EY7.25%
FCF(TTM)8.01
FCFY4.51%
OCF(TTM)10.29
OCFY5.8%
SpS65.49
BVpS76.14
TBVpS-31.87
PEG (NY)3.47
PEG (5Y)2
Graham Number145.39
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 | 2.21 |
F-Score7
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 5Y7.68%
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 5Y3.7%
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 5 / 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 14.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.33.
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.