BDX:NYE-Becton Dickinson and Company (USD)

EQUITY | Medical Instruments & Supplies | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 234.63

Change

+3.04 (+1.31)%

Market Cap

USD 35.71B

Volume

2.22M

Analyst Target

USD 276.71
Analyst Rating

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About

Becton Dickinson & Co is a medical technology company, engaged in the manufacture and sale of medical devices, instrument systems and reagents used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, general public and clinical laboratories.

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ETFs Containing BDX

UMDV:SW iShares US Medical Device.. 6.00 % 0.00 %

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EQTY Kovitz Core Equity ETF 3.97 % 0.00 %

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SPQB:XETRA Global X S&P 500® Quarte.. 3.93 % 0.00 %

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LS:CA 3.23 % 2.21 %

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EVOU:PA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 2.04 % 0.00 %

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VLUD:F BNP Paribas Easy - Equity.. 2.04 % 0.00 %

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VLUD:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 2.04 % 0.00 %

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VLUS:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 2.04 % 0.00 %

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VLUU:SW BNP Paribas Easy Equity L.. 2.04 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.56M
IBDK 0.00 % 0.10 %

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IHI iShares U.S. Medical Devi.. 0.00 % 0.43 %

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RBUS 0.00 % 0.30 %

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YLDE ClearBridge Dividend Stra.. 0.00 % 0.59 %

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USD 0.05B
VSL 0.00 % 0.65 %

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EWRD:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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NSGE:CA NBI Sustainable Global Eq.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.53B
TACE 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Instruments & Supplies) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -3.77% 37% F 19% F
Dividend Return 1.17% 56% F 28% F
Total Return -2.60% 37% F 18% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -11.47% 37% F 13% F
Dividend Return 1.43% 56% F 21% F
Total Return -10.04% 37% F 12% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -7.46% 44% F 35% F
Dividend Return 6.86% 86% B+ 21% F
Total Return -0.60% 44% F 26% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.00% 26% F 31% F
Dividend Return 0.37% 37% F 27% F
Total Return 1.37% 67% D+ 31% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 7.33% 100% F 84% B
Risk Adjusted Return 5.02% 37% F 28% F
Market Capitalization 35.71B 100% F 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Instruments & Supplies) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 38.20 40% 14%
Price/Book Ratio 2.59 64% 34%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 22.69 43% 15%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.21 62% 21%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.63% 62% 45%
Return on Invested Capital 4.77% 50% 46%
Return on Assets 3.25% 57% 60%
Debt to Equity Ratio 57.13% 36% 57%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector