BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BOX - US0758871091 - Common Stock
177.4 EUR
+2.25 (+1.28%)
Taking everything into account, BOX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BOX was compared to 65 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BOX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BOX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.03%, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Return On Equity of 6.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
BOX has a Return On Invested Capital (6.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BOX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.64%. This is below the industry average of 10.04%.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
BOX has a better Operating Margin (15.70%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
BOX has a Gross Margin of 45.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BOX underperforms 67.69% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BOX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BOX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that BOX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BOX's Altman-Z score of 2.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOX outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
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 0.73 indicates that BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOX is outperformed by 75.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BOX should not have too much problems paying 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 72.31% 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 83.08% 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.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 8.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
BOX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.68% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.70% on average over the next years.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.36 indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BOX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.79 indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.70), we can say BOX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BOX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.04 |
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)3.47
PEG (5Y)2
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, BOX pays a better dividend. On top of this BOX pays more dividend than 83.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BOX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
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
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 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.3%
FRA:BOX (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
177.4
+2.25 (+1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap50.63B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.22
Price Target177.89 (0.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
Yearly Dividend3.54
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)-5.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.04 |
EPS(TTM)12.35
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)12.86
Fwd EY7.25%
FCF(TTM)8.01
FCFY4.52%
OCF(TTM)10.29
OCFY5.8%
SpS65.54
BVpS76.19
TBVpS-31.89
PEG (NY)3.47
PEG (5Y)2
Graham Number145.51
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 | 2.23 |
F-Score7
WACC9.2%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 5 / 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 14.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.33.
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.