Becton Dickinson & Co Financials
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) reported $21.8B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up 8.2% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Gross-margin recovery is being partly consumed by a capital-return and debt-servicing model, keeping balance-sheet cash thin.
FY2025 shows strong cash conversion:$1.68B of net income became$3.43B of operating cash flow. But on-hand cash still fell to$567M because financing outflows of$3.62B absorbed more than the business kept, meaning BDX is internally cash-generative but chooses to run with a thin cash cushion.
Gross margin recovered from
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Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Becton Dickinson & Co's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Becton Dickinson & Co has an operating margin of 11.8%, meaning the company retains $12 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 79/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 11.9% the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co's revenue grew 8.2% year-over-year to $21.8B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 55/100.
Becton Dickinson & Co has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 0.69), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 18/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Becton Dickinson & Co's current ratio of 1.11 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 25/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Becton Dickinson & Co converts 12.2% of revenue into free cash flow ($2.7B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 75/100.
Becton Dickinson & Co earns a strong 6.6% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $7 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 65/100. This is unchanged from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co scores 1.98, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($49.6B) relative to total liabilities ($29.9B). This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Becton Dickinson & Co passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Becton Dickinson & Co generates $2.04 in operating cash flow ($3.4B OCF vs $1.7B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Becton Dickinson & Co earns $4.21 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($2.6B vs $613.0M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Becton Dickinson & Co generated $21.8B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 8.2% from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co's EBITDA was $5.0B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 7.6% from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co reported $1.7B in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 1.6% from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co earned $5.82 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 0.7% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Becton Dickinson & Co generated $2.7B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 14.4% from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co held $567.0M in cash against $17.6B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Becton Dickinson & Co paid $4.16 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 9.5% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Becton Dickinson & Co's gross margin was 45.4% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co's operating margin was 11.8% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co's net profit margin was 7.7% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co's ROE was 6.6% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. That is unchanged from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Becton Dickinson & Co invested $1.3B in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 6.3% from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co spent $1.0B on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 100.0% from the prior year.
Becton Dickinson & Co invested $760.0M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 4.8% from the prior year.
BDX Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | TTM | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 | FY11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.4B | $21.8B+8.2% | $20.2B+4.2% | $19.4B+2.7% | $18.9B-1.4% | $19.1B+19.0% | $16.1B-7.0% | $17.3B+8.2% | $16.0B+32.2% | $12.1B-3.1% | $12.5B+21.4% | $10.3B+21.7% | $8.4B+4.9% | $8.1B+4.5% | $7.7B+1.6% | $7.6B |
| Cost of Revenue | $11.9B | $11.9B+7.8% | $11.1B-1.3% | $11.2B+7.8% | $10.4B-1.0% | $10.5B+13.2% | $9.3B+3.0% | $9.0B+3.3% | $8.7B+42.2% | $6.1B-5.6% | $6.5B+16.2% | $5.6B+34.8% | $4.1B+6.7% | $3.9B+3.4% | $3.8B+3.6% | $3.6B |
| Gross Profit | $10.5B | $9.9B+8.8% | $9.1B+11.7% | $8.2B-3.6% | $8.5B-1.8% | $8.6B+13.9% | $7.6B-8.6% | $8.3B+14.0% | $7.3B+22.3% | $5.9B-0.8% | $6.0B+27.6% | $4.7B+9.2% | $4.3B+3.1% | $4.2B+5.5% | $4.0B-0.2% | $4.0B |
| R&D Expenses | $1.3B | $1.3B+6.3% | $1.2B-3.8% | $1.2B-1.5% | $1.3B-1.8% | $1.3B+23.1% | $1.0B-2.2% | $1.1B+5.8% | $1.0B+30.4% | $770.0M-7.0% | $828.0M+31.0% | $632.0M+14.9% | $550.0M+11.3% | $494.0M+4.7% | $472.0M+0.4% | $470.0M |
| SG&A Expenses | $5.5B | $5.3B+8.7% | $4.9B+2.9% | $4.7B+0.2% | $4.7B-0.2% | $4.7B+12.8% | $4.2B-3.4% | $4.3B+7.9% | $4.0B+38.1% | $2.9B-3.2% | $3.0B+17.2% | $2.6B+19.5% | $2.1B-11.4% | $2.4B+25.9% | $1.9B+5.4% | $1.8B |
| Operating Income | $2.3B | $2.6B+7.6% | $2.4B+13.5% | $2.1B-7.5% | $2.3B+1.4% | $2.3B+146.7% | $912.0M-48.2% | $1.8B+16.6% | $1.5B-0.9% | $1.5B+6.4% | $1.4B+33.1% | $1.1B-33.1% | $1.6B+28.1% | $1.3B-19.5% | $1.6B-6.5% | $1.7B |
| Interest Expense | $590.0M | $613.0M+16.1% | $528.0M+16.8% | $452.0M+13.6% | $398.0M-15.1% | $469.0M-11.2% | $528.0M-17.4% | $639.0M-9.5% | $706.0M+35.5% | $521.0M+34.3% | $388.0M+4.6% | $371.0M+174.8% | $135.0M-2.2% | $138.0M+2.2% | $135.0M+60.7% | $84.0M |
| Income Tax | $228.0M | $203.0M-32.3% | $300.0M+127.3% | $132.0M-10.8% | $148.0M+68.2% | $88.0M+41.9% | $62.0M+208.8% | -$57.0M-106.6% | $862.0M+795.2% | -$124.0M-227.8% | $97.0M+120.5% | $44.0M-86.9% | $337.0M+42.8% | $236.0M-35.0% | $363.0M-12.9% | $417.0M |
| Net Income | $941.0M | $1.7B-1.6% | $1.7B+14.9% | $1.5B-16.6% | $1.8B-15.0% | $2.1B+139.4% | $874.0M-29.1% | $1.2B+296.5% | $311.0M-71.7% | $1.1B+12.7% | $976.0M+40.4% | $695.0M-41.4% | $1.2B-8.4% | $1.3B+10.5% | $1.2B-7.9% | $1.3B |
| EPS (Diluted) | — | $5.82-0.7% | $5.86+18.6% | $4.94-16.0% | $5.88-14.2% | $6.85+152.8% | $2.71-31.2% | $3.94 | $0.60 | $4.60+2.4% | $4.49+34.0% | $3.35-44.1% | $5.99-7.7% | $6.49+16.1% | $5.59-0.5% | $5.62 |
TTM is the trailing twelve months, Q4 FY2025 through Q3 FY2026, summed from the four most recent quarterly filings. A row marked — cannot be summed at all, because a quarter in the window reports no per-share figure; a row marked N/A could be summed, but a quarter in the window does not report that metric.
BDX Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 | FY11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55.3B-3.4% | $57.3B+8.5% | $52.8B-0.3% | $52.9B-1.7% | $53.9B-0.3% | $54.0B+4.3% | $51.8B-4.0% | $53.9B+42.9% | $37.7B+47.5% | $25.6B-3.4% | $26.5B+113.8% | $12.4B+1.9% | $12.1B+6.9% | $11.4B+8.9% | $10.4B |
| Current Assets | $9.3B-11.6% | $10.5B+20.7% | $8.7B+6.6% | $8.1B-7.9% | $8.8B-1.5% | $9.0B+34.6% | $6.7B-10.1% | $7.4B-60.2% | $18.6B+192.6% | $6.4B+12.5% | $5.7B-7.7% | $6.1B+4.4% | $5.9B+10.4% | $5.3B+14.0% | $4.7B |
| Cash & Equivalents | $567.0M-67.0% | $1.7B+21.3% | $1.4B+40.8% | $1.0B-55.9% | $2.3B-19.2% | $2.8B+427.1% | $536.0M-53.0% | $1.1B-92.0% | $14.2B+820.1% | $1.5B+8.2% | $1.4B-23.5% | $1.9B-1.5% | $1.9B+13.1% | $1.7B+42.2% | $1.2B |
| Inventory | $3.1B-18.1% | $3.8B+17.4% | $3.3B+1.5% | $3.2B+17.5% | $2.7B0.0% | $2.7B+6.4% | $2.6B+5.2% | $2.5B+34.8% | $1.8B+5.8% | $1.7B-12.3% | $2.0B+31.0% | $1.5B+6.6% | $1.4B+13.0% | $1.2B-0.3% | $1.2B |
| Accounts Receivable | $2.4B-21.0% | $3.0B+19.7% | $2.5B+15.7% | $2.2B-6.8% | $2.4B-2.0% | $2.4B+2.3% | $2.3B+1.1% | $2.3B+33.0% | $1.7B+7.8% | $1.6B0.0% | $1.6B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Goodwill | $26.0B-1.9% | $26.5B+7.9% | $24.5B-0.4% | $24.6B+3.1% | $23.9B+1.2% | $23.6B+1.0% | $23.4B-0.9% | $23.6B+212.0% | $7.6B+1.9% | $7.4B-1.6% | $7.5B+591.5% | $1.1B-1.7% | $1.1B+3.1% | $1.1B+8.6% | $991.1M |
| Total Liabilities | $29.9B-4.7% | $31.4B+16.4% | $27.0B-2.4% | $27.7B-8.4% | $30.2B-0.2% | $30.2B-1.4% | $30.7B-6.8% | $32.9B+32.8% | $24.8B+38.1% | $18.0B-7.0% | $19.3B+163.5% | $7.3B+3.2% | $7.1B-1.6% | $7.2B+29.0% | $5.6B |
| Current Liabilities | $8.3B-7.2% | $9.0B+34.9% | $6.6B-15.0% | $7.8B+17.9% | $6.6B+13.5% | $5.8B+3.2% | $5.7B-21.6% | $7.2B+115.9% | $3.3B-24.0% | $4.4B+0.4% | $4.4B+96.0% | $2.2B+4.9% | $2.1B+7.7% | $2.0B+8.5% | $1.8B |
| Long-Term Debt | $17.6B-1.8% | $17.9B+21.7% | $14.7B+6.1% | $13.9B-18.8% | $17.1B-0.7% | $17.2B-4.7% | $18.1B-4.3% | $18.9B+1.2% | $18.7B+76.9% | $10.6B-7.2% | $11.4B+201.8% | $3.8B+0.1% | $3.8B+0.1% | $3.8B+51.4% | $2.5B |
| Total Equity | $25.4B-1.9% | $25.9B+0.4% | $25.8B+2.0% | $25.3B+6.8% | $23.7B-0.4% | $23.8B+12.7% | $21.1B+0.4% | $21.0B+62.1% | $12.9B+69.6% | $7.6B+6.5% | $7.2B+41.8% | $5.1B+0.2% | $5.0B+21.9% | $4.1B-14.3% | $4.8B |
| Retained Earnings | $16.6B+3.0% | $16.1B+3.9% | $15.5B+2.5% | $15.2B+9.6% | $13.8B+8.1% | $12.8B-0.9% | $12.9B+2.5% | $12.6B-3.9% | $13.1B+3.0% | $12.7B+3.4% | $12.3B+1.7% | $12.1B+6.7% | $11.3B+8.7% | $10.4B+8.3% | $9.6B |
BDX Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | TTM | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 | FY11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.0B | $3.4B-10.8% | $3.8B+28.6% | $3.0B+21.0% | $2.5B-46.8% | $4.6B+31.3% | $3.5B+6.3% | $3.3B+16.2% | $2.9B+12.4% | $2.5B-0.4% | $2.6B+47.9% | $1.7B-0.9% | $1.7B+1.7% | $1.7B+1.4% | $1.7B+3.4% | $1.6B |
| Capital Expenditures | $753.0M | $760.0M+4.8% | $725.0M-17.0% | $874.0M-10.2% | $973.0M-18.5% | $1.2B+55.3% | $769.0M-19.6% | $957.0M+6.9% | $895.0M+23.1% | $727.0M+4.9% | $693.0M+16.3% | $596.0M+0.7% | $592.0M+13.4% | $522.0M+7.2% | $487.0M-4.3% | $509.0M |
| Free Cash Flow | $3.2B | $2.7B-14.4% | $3.1B+47.4% | $2.1B+41.3% | $1.5B-56.6% | $3.5B+24.7% | $2.8B+16.7% | $2.4B+20.5% | $2.0B+8.1% | $1.8B-2.3% | $1.9B+64.6% | $1.1B-1.7% | $1.2B-3.4% | $1.2B-0.9% | $1.2B+6.8% | $1.1B |
| Investing Cash Flow | N/A | -$818.0M+85.2% | -$5.5B-670.1% | -$716.0M | N/A | -$1.9B-52.6% | -$1.2B-66.3% | -$741.0M+95.3% | -$15.7B-1681.8% | -$883.0M-32.0% | -$669.0M+92.0% | -$8.3B-777.4% | -$948.0M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Financing Cash Flow | N/A | -$3.6B-273.3% | $2.1B+206.7% | -$2.0B | N/A | -$3.3B-15127.3% | $22.0M+100.7% | -$3.2B-5456.9% | -$58.0M-100.5% | $11.0B+723.3% | -$1.8B-128.4% | $6.2B+867.0% | -$807.0M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dividends Paid | $1.2B | $1.2B+8.7% | $1.1B-1.3% | $1.1B+3.0% | $1.1B+3.2% | $1.0B+2.1% | $1.0B+4.3% | $984.0M+6.1% | $927.0M+36.9% | $677.0M+20.5% | $562.0M+15.9% | $485.0M+15.2% | $421.0M+9.1% | $386.0M+4.9% | $368.0M+1.9% | $361.0M |
| Share Buybacks | $2.5B | $1.0B+100.0% | $500.0M | $0-100.0% | $500.0M-71.4% | $1.8B | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $220.0M | $0 | $0-100.0% | $400.0M-11.1% | $450.0M-70.0% | $1.5B0.0% | $1.5B |
TTM is the trailing twelve months, Q4 FY2025 through Q3 FY2026, summed from the four most recent quarterly filings. A row marked — cannot be summed at all, because a quarter in the window reports no per-share figure; a row marked N/A could be summed, but a quarter in the window does not report that metric.
BDX Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 | FY11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 45.4%+0.2pp | 45.2%+3.0pp | 42.2%-2.7pp | 44.9%-0.2pp | 45.1%-2.0pp | 47.1%-0.8pp | 47.9%+2.5pp | 45.5%-3.7pp | 49.1%+1.2pp | 48.0%+2.3pp | 45.7%-5.3pp | 50.9%-0.9pp | 51.8%+0.5pp | 51.3%-0.9pp | 52.2% |
| Operating Margin | 11.8%-0.1pp | 11.9%+1.0pp | 10.9%-1.2pp | 12.1%+0.3pp | 11.8%+6.1pp | 5.7%-4.5pp | 10.2%+0.7pp | 9.4%-3.2pp | 12.6%+1.1pp | 11.5%+1.0pp | 10.4%-8.6pp | 19.0%+3.4pp | 15.6%-4.6pp | 20.2%-1.8pp | 22.0% |
| Net Margin | 7.7%-0.8pp | 8.5%+0.8pp | 7.7%-1.8pp | 9.4%-1.5pp | 10.9%+5.5pp | 5.4%-1.7pp | 7.1%+5.2pp | 1.9%-7.1pp | 9.1%+1.3pp | 7.8%+1.1pp | 6.8%-7.3pp | 14.0%-2.0pp | 16.1%+0.9pp | 15.2%-1.6pp | 16.8% |
| Return on Equity | 6.6%0.0pp | 6.6%+0.8pp | 5.8%-1.3pp | 7.0%-1.8pp | 8.8%+5.2pp | 3.7%-2.2pp | 5.9%+4.4pp | 1.5%-7.0pp | 8.5%-4.3pp | 12.8%+3.1pp | 9.7%-13.7pp | 23.4%-2.2pp | 25.6%-2.6pp | 28.3%+2.0pp | 26.3% |
| Return on Assets | 3.0%+0.1pp | 3.0%+0.2pp | 2.8%-0.5pp | 3.4%-0.5pp | 3.9%+2.3pp | 1.6%-0.8pp | 2.4%+1.8pp | 0.6%-2.3pp | 2.9%-0.9pp | 3.8%+1.2pp | 2.6%-6.9pp | 9.6%-1.1pp | 10.6%+0.3pp | 10.3%-1.9pp | 12.2% |
| Current Ratio | 1.11-0.1x | 1.17-0.1x | 1.31+0.3x | 1.04-0.3x | 1.33-0.2x | 1.54+0.4x | 1.18+0.2x | 1.03-4.5x | 5.58+4.1x | 1.45+0.2x | 1.29-1.5x | 2.740.0x | 2.76+0.1x | 2.69+0.1x | 2.56 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.690.0x | 0.69+0.1x | 0.570.0x | 0.55-0.2x | 0.720.0x | 0.72-0.1x | 0.860.0x | 0.90-0.5x | 1.44+0.1x | 1.38-0.2x | 1.59+0.8x | 0.750.0x | 0.75-0.2x | 0.91+0.4x | 0.51 |
| FCF Margin | 12.2%-3.2pp | 15.5%+4.5pp | 10.9%+3.0pp | 7.9%-10.1pp | 18.1%+0.8pp | 17.2%+3.5pp | 13.7%+1.4pp | 12.3%-2.7pp | 15.1%+0.1pp | 14.9%+3.9pp | 11.0%-2.6pp | 13.7%-1.2pp | 14.8%-0.8pp | 15.7%+0.8pp | 14.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's annual revenue?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) reported $21.8B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 8.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Becton Dickinson & Co's revenue growing?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) revenue grew by 8.2% year-over-year, from $20.2B to $21.8B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Becton Dickinson & Co profitable?
Yes, Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) reported a net income of $1.7B in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 7.7%.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's EBITDA?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had EBITDA of $5.0B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Becton Dickinson & Co have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had $567.0M in cash and equivalents against $17.6B in long-term debt.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's gross margin?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had a gross margin of 45.4% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's operating margin?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had an operating margin of 11.8% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's net profit margin?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had a net profit margin of 7.7% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Becton Dickinson & Co pay dividends?
Yes, Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) paid $4.16 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's return on equity (ROE)?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) has a return on equity of 6.6% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's free cash flow?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) generated $2.7B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -14.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's operating cash flow?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) generated $3.4B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Becton Dickinson & Co's total assets?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had $55.3B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Becton Dickinson & Co's capital expenditures?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) invested $760.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Becton Dickinson & Co spend on research and development?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) invested $1.3B in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's current ratio?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had a current ratio of 1.11 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's debt-to-equity ratio?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's return on assets (ROA)?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) had a return on assets of 3.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's Altman Z-Score?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.98, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Becton Dickinson & Co's Piotroski F-Score?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Becton Dickinson & Co's earnings high quality?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.04x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Becton Dickinson & Co cover its interest payments?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) has an interest coverage ratio of 4.21x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Becton Dickinson & Co?
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) scores 53 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.