BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BOX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BOX - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US0758871091 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, BOX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BOX was compared to 58 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BOX.
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.
BOX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BOX (2.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOX has a Return On Equity of 6.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: BOX outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BOX (4.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BOX is below the industry average of 8.02%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.79% | ||
| ROE | 6.02% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% |
ROA(3y)2.96%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)6.26%
ROE(5y)6.09%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)3.65%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.28%, BOX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOX has grown nicely.
BOX has a Operating Margin of 13.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: BOX outperforms 67.24% 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 44.64%, BOX is doing worse than 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.28% | ||
| GM | 44.64% |
OM growth 3Y5.79%
OM growth 5Y2.6%
PM growth 3Y-6.88%
PM growth 5Y6.19%
GM growth 3Y0%
GM growth 5Y-1.08%
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 more shares outstanding
BOX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.99 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 1.99, BOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.44. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BOX would need 7.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BOX has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
BOX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating BOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, BOX is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that BOX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BOX's Current ratio of 1.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOX is outperformed by 70.69% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that BOX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BOX's Quick ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOX is outperformed by 81.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| 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 15.21%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.84% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BOX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.21%
EPS 3Y0.23%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%5.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.84%
Revenue growth 3Y1.79%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%4.5%
3.2 Future
BOX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.08% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BOX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
EPS Next 5Y6.08%
Revenue Next Year8.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.57%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.13, the valuation of BOX can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, BOX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.55, which indicates a very decent valuation of BOX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOX is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.60.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BOX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BOX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BOX is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BOX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BOX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)5.02
EPS Next 2Y6.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOX has a yearly dividend return of 0.60%, which is pretty low.
The stock price of BOX dropped by -30.45% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, BOX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, BOX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BOX has a limited annual growth rate of 0.75%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.75%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BOX pays out 75.71% 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.
DP75.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
FRA:BOX (6/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
146.05
+0.85 (+0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap41.86B
Analysts74.29
Price Target193.41 (32.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.75%
DP75.71%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.57%
Min EPS beat(2)1.1%
Max EPS beat(2)14.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5%
Min EPS beat(4)0.11%
Max EPS beat(4)14.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.46%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.47%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)6.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.7%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.41%
PT rev (1m)-3.5%
PT rev (3m)-23.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.55 | ||
| P/S | 2.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.26 |
EPS(TTM)12.04
EY8.24%
EPS(NY)12.64
Fwd EY8.66%
FCF(TTM)7.72
FCFY5.29%
OCF(TTM)9.84
OCFY6.74%
SpS62.21
BVpS75.25
TBVpS-33.8
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)5.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.79% | ||
| ROE | 6.02% | ||
| ROCE | 5.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.17% | ||
| OM | 13.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.28% | ||
| GM | 44.64% | ||
| FCFM | 12.42% |
ROA(3y)2.96%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)6.26%
ROE(5y)6.09%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)3.65%
ROICexc(3y)4.33%
ROICexc(5y)3.8%
ROICexgc(3y)22.89%
ROICexgc(5y)20.24%
ROCE(3y)5.98%
ROCE(5y)5.22%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.36%
OM growth 3Y5.79%
OM growth 5Y2.6%
PM growth 3Y-6.88%
PM growth 5Y6.19%
GM growth 3Y0%
GM growth 5Y-1.08%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 170.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
F-Score7
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)37.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.86%
Profit Quality(3y)142.37%
Profit Quality(5y)192.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.21%
EPS 3Y0.23%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%5.68%
EPS Next Y8.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
EPS Next 5Y6.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.84%
Revenue growth 3Y1.79%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%4.5%
Revenue Next Year8.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.57%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.35%
EBIT growth 3Y7.69%
EBIT growth 5Y5.82%
EBIT Next Year33.02%
EBIT Next 3Y13.37%
EBIT Next 5Y13.84%
FCF growth 1Y126.68%
FCF growth 3Y-3.8%
FCF growth 5Y5.31%
OCF growth 1Y57.14%
OCF growth 3Y-6.5%
OCF growth 5Y2.66%