Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Becton Dickinson & Company (BDX) - $188.11 as of 10/23/2025 12:25:46 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
61 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for BDX
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for BDX
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for BDX
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for BDX
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for BDX (61 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | BDX |
| Company Name | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a leading American multinational medical technology company renowned for its development and production of critical medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents that significantly improve global healthcare outcomes. With a diversified portfolio that supports a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, BDX effectively addresses the evolving needs of the healthcare community while providing analytical and consulting services to enhance its operational footprint. Driven by a robust commitment to innovation, underscored by considerable investments in research and development, BDX is poised to capitalize on emerging trends in the medical technology sector, solidifying its position as a key player in advancing healthcare solutions. |
| Sector Name | HEALTHCARE |
| Industry Name | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 11/6/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 188.11 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 230.76 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/23/2025 12:25:46 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,158,791 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,481,624 |
| 52-Week High | 248.00 |
| 52-Week Low | 161.47 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 16.50% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 34.62 |
| Industry PE | 34.57 |
| Sector PE | 40.96 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 18.15 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 73.48 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 45.28 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 30.77 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.10 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.56 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 88.87 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.16 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.27 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 32.15 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.53 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 48.10 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 16.94 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 286,627,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 53,917,404,970 |
| Institutional Ownership | 92.34% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/8/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.0400 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.0400 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 4.16 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.20% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 4.16 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.20% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.94% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.41% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.48% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.58% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 76.05% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 19.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 14.89% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 5.46 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 10.46 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 13.16 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,606,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 1,705,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 1,484,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 3.14% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 17.80% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 735,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,717,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,416,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -16,796,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -16,223,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 17,940,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 14,738,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 17,531,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.59 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.59 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 25,889,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 25,797,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 25,473,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 2,550,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 8.90 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 3,073,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 2,115,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.59 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.32 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 166.28 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 184.23 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 202.18 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| RSI | 52.07 |
| 50-Day SMA | 201.08 |
| 150-Day SMA | 225.81 |
| 200-Day SMA | 228.13 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/22/2025 6:37:24 PM EST |