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%)
BOX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BOX was profitable.
In the past year BOX had a positive cash flow from operations.
BOX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BOX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BOX has a Return On Assets of 3.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
BOX has a Return On Equity of 6.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOX outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.24%, BOX perfoms like the industry average, 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
BOX has a Profit Margin (7.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BOX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BOX has a Operating Margin of 15.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: BOX outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
BOX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.79%, BOX is doing worse than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
BOX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BOX has an Altman-Z score of 2.16. This is not the best score and indicates that BOX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BOX (2.16) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOX (7.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BOX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BOX has a worse Current ratio (1.11) than 72.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that BOX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BOX (0.64) is worse than 83.87% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.54, which indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
95.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BOX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
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.
BOX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| 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 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
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)3.27
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
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 | 20.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
EPS(TTM)12.27
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)7.96
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)10.22
OCFY6.15%
SpS65.08
BVpS75.66
TBVpS-31.67
PEG (NY)3.27
PEG (5Y)1.88
Graham Number144.53
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
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 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 13.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.2.
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 4.14% in the next year.