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BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock

165.05 EUR
-2.05 (-1.23%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BOX. BOX was compared to 65 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BOX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BOX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BOX was profitable.
BOX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BOX has been profitable.
BOX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BOX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBOX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 3.03%, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX has a Return On Equity (6.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BOX's Return On Invested Capital of 5.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 50.77% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BOX is below the industry average of 9.72%.
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 RankSector 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%
BOX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBOX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

BOX has a Profit Margin (7.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.86%, BOX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.44%, BOX is not doing good in the industry: 66.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BOX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBOX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BOX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
BOX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBOX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BOX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBOX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOX (7.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 7.18
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.45%
BOX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBOX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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 75.38% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.64) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.64
BOX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBOX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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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.
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)8.23%
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 7.68% on average per year.
BOX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.94%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
Revenue Next Year4.3%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.61%
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.
BOX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBOX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
BOX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBOX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.35 indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BOX indicates a rather cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, BOX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.85, the valuation of BOX can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.35
Fwd PE 12.85
BOX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBOX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.67
EV/EBITDA 13.48
BOX.DE Per share dataBOX.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60

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)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%.
BOX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.15.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BOX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%

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
BOX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareBOX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

BOX pays out 71.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BOX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP71.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
BOX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBOX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
BOX.DE Dividend Payout.BOX.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BOX.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BECTON DICKINSON AND CO

FRA:BOX (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

165.05

-2.05 (-1.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03
Inst Owners92.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.31B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.63
Price Target180.74 (9.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%
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)-4.09%
PT rev (3m)-6.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.35
Fwd PE 12.85
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 20.67
P/OCF 16.09
P/B 2.17
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.48
EPS(TTM)12.36
EY7.49%
EPS(NY)12.85
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)7.98
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)10.26
OCFY6.21%
SpS65.3
BVpS75.92
TBVpS-31.78
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number145.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 3Y6.36%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
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 3Y2.61%
Revenue Next 5Y3.7%
EBIT growth 1Y4.74%
EBIT growth 3Y4.47%
EBIT growth 5Y13.98%
EBIT Next Year22.48%
EBIT Next 3Y11.06%
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 4 / 10 to BOX.DE.


What is the valuation status of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BOX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) is 13.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.17.


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.