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

FRA:BOX • US0758871091

148.65 EUR
-1.05 (-0.7%)
Last: Feb 16, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BOX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BOX against 67 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • BOX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years BOX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • BOX has a Return On Assets (3.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BOX has a Return On Equity (6.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.24%, BOX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BOX is below the industry average of 9.66%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.64%) for BOX is below the current ROIC(6.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
BOX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBOX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 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.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.70%, BOX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 67.16% of its industry peers.
  • BOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BOX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBOX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BOX is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BOX has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BOX has less shares outstanding
  • BOX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BOX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBOX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • BOX has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. 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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.05, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 44.78% of its industry peers.
  • 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 76.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 7.18
Altman-Z 2.05
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.34%
BOX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBOX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BOX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.11, BOX is not doing good in the industry: 73.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that BOX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.64, BOX is not doing good in the industry: 82.09% 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 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 for BOX have decreased by -0.07% in the last year.
  • 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.
  • BOX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.24%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.32% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.07%
EPS 3Y5.64%
EPS 5Y7.19%
EPS Q2Q%-15.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.61% on average over the next years.
  • BOX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.53%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
EPS Next 5Y6.61%
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%

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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.67, which indicates a correct valuation of BOX.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaper than 97.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say BOX is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.18, the valuation of BOX can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, BOX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.67
Fwd PE 11.18
BOX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBOX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BOX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 73.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BOX is valued a bit cheaper than 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.8
EV/EBITDA 11.52
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)4.09
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y4.53%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.14, BOX pays a better dividend. On top of this BOX pays more dividend than 80.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BOX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%

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
BOX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareBOX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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 2Y4.53%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
BOX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBOX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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BECTON DICKINSON AND CO

FRA:BOX (2/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

148.65

-1.05 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-09
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners94.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap42.35B
Revenue(TTM)21.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.68B
Analysts72.22
Price Target183.58 (23.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%
Yearly Dividend3.51
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)3.2%
PT rev (3m)-3.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.67
Fwd PE 11.18
P/S 2.3
P/FCF 18.8
P/OCF 14.64
P/B 1.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.52
EPS(TTM)11.73
EY7.89%
EPS(NY)13.29
Fwd EY8.94%
FCF(TTM)7.91
FCFY5.32%
OCF(TTM)10.16
OCFY6.83%
SpS64.66
BVpS75.17
TBVpS-31.46
PEG (NY)4.09
PEG (5Y)1.76
Graham Number140.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.05
F-Score7
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)-0.07%
EPS 3Y5.64%
EPS 5Y7.19%
EPS Q2Q%-15.16%
EPS Next Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.53%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
EPS Next 5Y6.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y18.62%
EBIT growth 3Y10.23%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year20.51%
EBIT Next 3Y11.94%
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 6 / 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 12.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.98.


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.