BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BDX • US0758871091

183.925 USD
-1.46 (-0.79%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 10:13 AM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall BDX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BDX against 185 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. While BDX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BDX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. BDX also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BDX was profitable.
  • In the past year BDX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • BDX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BDX had a positive operating cash flow.
BDX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBDX 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

  • The Return On Assets of BDX (3.20%) is better than 77.30% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.95%, BDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BDX has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.78%) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BDX is below the industry average of 8.75%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.64%) for BDX is below the current ROIC(6.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.2%
ROE 6.95%
ROIC 6.78%
ROA(3y)2.9%
ROA(5y)3.12%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)6.77%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
BDX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBDX 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

  • BDX has a better Profit Margin (8.01%) than 80.54% of its industry peers.
  • BDX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.35%, BDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BDX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.42%, BDX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BDX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.35%
PM (TTM) 8.01%
GM 46.42%
OM growth 3Y4.99%
OM growth 5Y10.71%
PM growth 3Y-4.96%
PM growth 5Y10%
GM growth 3Y0.22%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
BDX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBDX 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BDX is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BDX has less shares outstanding
  • BDX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for BDX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BDX Yearly Shares OutstandingBDX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BDX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBDX 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.12 indicates that BDX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.12, BDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BDX has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.43. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BDX would need 7.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.43, BDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BDX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating BDX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • BDX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BDX is outperformed by 66.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 7.43
Altman-Z 2.12
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.36%
BDX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBDX 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 1.05 indicates that BDX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BDX has a Current ratio of 1.05. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BDX underperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BDX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.58, BDX is doing worse than 90.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.58
BDX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBDX 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

  • BDX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.07%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.19% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, BDX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.22% in the last year.
  • 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)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%

3.2 Future

  • BDX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.61% yearly.
  • BDX 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 Year-11.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-5%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.12%
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.
BDX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBDX 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
BDX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBDX 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.23, the valuation of BDX can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BDX indicates a rather cheap valuation: BDX is cheaper than 90.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BDX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say BDX is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.67 indicates a reasonable valuation of BDX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BDX is valued cheaper than 92.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.02, BDX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.23
Fwd PE 11.67
BDX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBDX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BDX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BDX is cheaper than 87.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BDX is valued cheaper than 90.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.92
EV/EBITDA 11.83
BDX Per share dataBDX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BDX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of BDX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.27
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y4.53%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.30%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • BDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.20. BDX pays more dividend than 97.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BDX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BDX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.22%.
  • BDX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • BDX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
BDX Yearly Dividends per shareBDX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 67.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BDX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BDX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP67.9%
EPS Next 2Y4.53%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
BDX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBDX 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
BDX Dividend Payout.BDX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BDX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BECTON DICKINSON AND CO

NYSE:BDX (2/23/2026, 10:13:05 AM)

183.925

-1.46 (-0.79%)

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 Change1.54%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change4.7%
Market Cap52.40B
Revenue(TTM)21.92B
Net Income(TTM)1.76B
Analysts72.22
Price Target215.76 (17.31%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio2.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.3%
Yearly Dividend4.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.22%
DP67.9%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)2.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(4)7.13%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.4%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.04%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.04%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)1.59%
PT rev (3m)2.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-15.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.23
Fwd PE 11.67
P/S 2.39
P/FCF 19.92
P/OCF 15.44
P/B 2.07
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.83
EPS(TTM)13.9
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)15.76
Fwd EY8.57%
FCF(TTM)9.23
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)11.91
OCFY6.48%
SpS76.95
BVpS88.74
TBVpS-36.37
PEG (NY)4.27
PEG (5Y)1.84
Graham Number166.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.2%
ROE 6.95%
ROCE 7.78%
ROIC 6.78%
ROICexc 6.89%
ROICexgc 32.24%
OM 16.35%
PM (TTM) 8.01%
GM 46.42%
FCFM 12%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 7.43
Debt/EBITDA 2.79
Cap/Depr 30.9%
Cap/Sales 3.48%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 56.07%
Profit Quality 149.74%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 2.12
F-Score8
WACC9.36%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%
Revenue Next Year-11.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-5%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y22.78%
EBIT growth 3Y10.23%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year20.51%
EBIT Next 3Y11.94%
EBIT Next 5Y12.28%
FCF growth 1Y-0.68%
FCF growth 3Y17.14%
FCF growth 5Y-0.73%
OCF growth 1Y-1.08%
OCF growth 3Y9.2%
OCF growth 5Y-0.62%

BECTON DICKINSON AND CO / BDX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BDX.


What is the valuation status for BDX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?

BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is 13.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.07.


What is the financial health of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?

The financial health rating of BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is 4 / 10.