BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Milan • BIT:1BSX • US1011371077
77.6 EUR
-0.6 (-0.77%)
Last: Jan 29, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 1BSX. 1BSX was compared to 63 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. 1BSX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1BSX is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make 1BSX a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 1BSX was profitable.
- In the past year 1BSX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years 1BSX 4 years were profitable.
- 1BSX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of 1BSX (6.54%) is better than 73.02% of its industry peers.
- 1BSX has a better Return On Equity (11.93%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.09%, 1BSX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1BSX is below the industry average of 9.95%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.59%) for 1BSX is below the current ROIC(8.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.54% | ||
| ROE | 11.93% | ||
| ROIC | 8.09% |
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)2.77%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)5.1%
ROIC(3y)6.59%
ROIC(5y)5.7%
1.3 Margins
- 1BSX's Profit Margin of 14.42% is amongst the best of the industry. 1BSX outperforms 82.54% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1BSX has declined.
- The Operating Margin of 1BSX (19.40%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1BSX has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of 1BSX (68.57%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- 1BSX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.42% | ||
| GM | 68.57% |
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y1.48%
PM growth 3Y10.12%
PM growth 5Y-24.05%
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1BSX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1BSX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 1BSX has more shares outstanding
- 1BSX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- 1BSX has an Altman-Z score of 5.26. This indicates that 1BSX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.26, 1BSX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1BSX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1BSX would need 3.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 1BSX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1BSX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that 1BSX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 1BSX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that 1BSX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 1BSX's Current ratio of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1BSX outperforms 46.03% of its industry peers.
- 1BSX has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that 1BSX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1BSX has a Quick ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- 1BSX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.00%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, 1BSX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.56% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, 1BSX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.62%.
- Measured over the past years, 1BSX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3Y15.48%
EPS 5Y9.56%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.62%
Revenue growth 3Y12.1%
Revenue growth 5Y9.3%
Sales Q2Q%20.34%
3.2 Future
- 1BSX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.06% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y22.12%
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3Y16.37%
EPS Next 5Y15.06%
Revenue Next Year20.92%
Revenue Next 2Y16.08%
Revenue Next 3Y14.31%
Revenue Next 5Y12.6%
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 accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.54, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1BSX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1BSX.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.39. 1BSX is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.52, 1BSX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 1BSX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.72, 1BSX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1BSX is valued a bit more expensive than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1BSX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of 1BSX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1BSX's earnings are expected to grow with 16.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)3.3
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3Y16.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for 1BSX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP / 1BSX.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1BSX.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1BSX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of 1BSX stock?
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI) is 31.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.89.
What is the expected EPS growth for BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (1BSX.MI) is expected to grow by 22.12% in the next year.