BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock
166.1 EUR
+0.4 (+0.24%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BOX. BOX was compared to 62 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. While BOX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past year BOX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BOX has always been profitable.
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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.61%, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.24%, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BOX is below the industry average of 9.74%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.24%) for BOX is above the 3 year average (5.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.68%, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BOX's Operating Margin of 15.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 74.19% 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 64.52% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BOX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BOX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BOX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.16 indicates that BOX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.16, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.18, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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 77.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC9.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BOX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BOX (1.11) is worse than 72.58% 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 83.87% 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.
BOX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.19% yearly.
BOX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.24%.
Measured over the past years, BOX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.32% on average per year.
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
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 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 13.54, which indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BOX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.00, BOX is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say BOX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BOX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.27
PEG (5Y)1.88
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%.
BOX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.11.
BOX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
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 (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
166.1
+0.4 (+0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.41B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.22
Price Target177.89 (7.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
Yearly Dividend3.53
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)-4.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 | ||
| P/S | 2.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
EPS(TTM)12.27
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)12.78
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)7.96
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY6.16%
SpS65.12
BVpS75.71
TBVpS-31.69
PEG (NY)3.27
PEG (5Y)1.88
Graham Number144.57
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 | 2.16 |
F-Score7
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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 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 13.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.
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.