BDX Becton, Dickinson and Company - Fundamental Analysis
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BDX Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Healthcare
Medical Instruments & Supplies
Current Price
Live
$201.79
Analyst Target
$206.67
+2.4%
Upside
52W High
$251.99
52W Low
$162.29
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
72%
BDX exhibits mixed fundamentals with a weak Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating marginal financial health, and no available Altman Z-Score to assess distress risk. While earnings growth is strong (25.2% YoY) and the company beats estimates consistently, high valuation (P/E 35.46 vs sector avg 202.93 but with lower growth) and bearish insider activity weigh on sentiment. The stock trades above the Graham Number ($106.72) and near the intrinsic value estimate ($167.86), suggesting a premium valuation. Technical trend is bearish, though recent 6-month performance (+10.1%) shows some recovery from longer-term underperformance.
Key Strengths
Strong and consistent earnings growth (25.2% YoY, 23.3% QoQ)
High gross margin (47.43%) indicating pricing power and cost control
Consistent earnings beat record (3 out of last 4 quarters, 3.81% avg surprise)
Solid operating margin (17.86%) relative to sector average
Analyst recommendation is 'buy' with a target price ($206.67) above current level
Key Risks
Low Piotroski F-Score (4/9) signals weak financial health and operational inefficiencies
Very low quick ratio (0.44) raises near-term liquidity concerns
Bearish insider sentiment with 6 sell transactions and no buys in last 6 months
High payout ratio (71.48%) limits flexibility and sustainability in downturns
Long-term price underperformance: -14.3% 1Y return despite recent rebound
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$175.0
-13.3% below current price
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