BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock
167.1 EUR
-1.3 (-0.77%)
Overall BOX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BOX against 63 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
In the past year BOX was profitable.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 3.03%, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX has a Return On Equity (6.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BOX has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 53.97% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BOX is below the industry average of 9.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.35%) for BOX is below the current ROIC(5.61%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 7.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 55.56% of 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 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BOX has a Gross Margin of 45.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 63.49% 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 | 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BOX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BOX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BOX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
BOX's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 49.21% of its industry peers.
BOX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.69, BOX is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.41%
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's Current ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOX is outperformed by 73.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that BOX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BOX has a worse Quick ratio (0.64) than 82.54% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.19% on average over the past years.
BOX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.23%.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BOX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.00% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.42, BOX is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, BOX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.92, the valuation of BOX can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOX is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. BOX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.08% of the companies 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 79.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BOX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.41
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%, BOX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, BOX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BOX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
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.
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%
FRA:BOX (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
167.1
-1.3 (-0.77%)
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 Cap47.90B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.63
Price Target180.74 (8.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
Yearly Dividend3.61
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)-12.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.56 |
EPS(TTM)12.45
EY7.45%
EPS(NY)12.94
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)8.04
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY6.18%
SpS65.76
BVpS76.46
TBVpS-32
PEG (NY)3.41
PEG (5Y)1.87
Graham Number146.35
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
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 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 13.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.
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.