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

Europe - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock

166.75 EUR
-1.1 (-0.66%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, BOX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BOX was compared to 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

BOX's Return On Assets of 3.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
BOX's Return On Equity of 6.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.61%, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.35%. This is below the industry average of 8.99%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.35%) for BOX is below the current ROIC(5.61%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BOX has a Operating Margin of 13.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: BOX outperforms 71.67% of its industry peers.
BOX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BOX (45.44%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
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.
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.
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

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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.18, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating 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 78.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 7.18
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.48%
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.
The Current ratio of BOX (1.11) is worse than 73.33% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.64, BOX is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.19% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 8.23% 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)8.23%
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.40, the valuation of BOX can be described as correct.
93.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say BOX is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.89, which indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BOX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.4
Fwd PE 12.89
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.75
EV/EBITDA 13.47
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.
BOX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%, BOX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BOX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.11. BOX pays more dividend than 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BOX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%

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 3Y6.96%
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 (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

166.75

-1.1 (-0.66%)

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 Cap47.80B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.63
Price Target190.76 (14.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%
Yearly Dividend3.57
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)1.22%
PT rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.4
Fwd PE 12.89
P/S 2.54
P/FCF 20.75
P/OCF 16.15
P/B 2.18
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.47
EPS(TTM)12.44
EY7.46%
EPS(NY)12.93
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)8.04
FCFY4.82%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY6.19%
SpS65.74
BVpS76.43
TBVpS-31.99
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number146.26
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
WACC7.48%
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 3Y6.96%
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 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 13.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.18.


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.