Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a publicly traded medical instruments and supplies business based in the US. In the week up to 25 September Becton Dickinson shares plunged 8.02% to a closing position of $233.92. Over the last 12 months, Becton Dickinson's share price has fallen by 0.16% from $237.13 (accounting for the 1 April 2022 split). Becton Dickinson is listed on the NYSE and employs 75,000 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
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Historical closes compared with the last close of $236.76
| 1 week (2022-09-29) | 4.71% |
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| 1 month (2022-09-06) | -6.07% |
| 3 months (2022-07-06) | -3.87% |
| 6 months (2022-04-06) | -12.52% |
| 1 year (2021-10-06) | -1.05% |
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| 2 years (2020-10-06) | 3.07% |
| 3 years (2019-10-04) | -4.12% |
| 5 years (2017-10-06) | 22.52% |
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Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value.
Becton Dickinson's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 35x. In other words, Becton Dickinson shares trade at around 35x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
However, Becton Dickinson's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the medical instruments & supplies industry or those of similar companies.
Becton Dickinson's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 3.083. Higher PEG ratios such as this can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value given the current rate of growth.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Becton Dickinson's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
However, it's sensible to consider Becton Dickinson's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.
Becton Dickinson's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping $5.5 billion (£4.8 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of a Becton Dickinson's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put that into context you can compare it against similar companies.
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Becton Dickinson.
Becton Dickinson's total ESG risk: 33.76
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Becton Dickinson's overall score of 33.76 (as at 01/01/2019) is pretty weak – landing it in it in the 65th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Becton Dickinson is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
To gain some more context, you can compare Becton Dickinson's total ESG risk score against those of similar companies.
Becton Dickinson's environmental score: 4.87/100
Becton Dickinson's environmental score of 4.87 puts it squarely in the 5th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Becton Dickinson is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Becton Dickinson's social score: 20.06/100
Becton Dickinson's social score of 20.06 puts it squarely in the 5th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Becton Dickinson is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Becton Dickinson's governance score: 13.83/100
Becton Dickinson's governance score puts it squarely in the 5th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Becton Dickinson is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Becton Dickinson's controversy score: 3/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. A high-profile company, Becton Dickinson scored a 3 out of 5 for controversy – a middle-of-the-table result reflecting that Becton Dickinson hasn't always managed to keep its nose clean.
Wondering how that compares? Below are the controversy scores of similar companies.
Becton Dickinson and Company was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
| Total ESG score | 33.76 |
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| Total ESG percentile | 65.34 |
| Environmental score | 4.87 |
| Environmental score percentile | 5 |
| Social score | 20.06 |
| Social score percentile | 5 |
| Governance score | 13.83 |
| Governance score percentile | 5 |
| Level of controversy | 3 |
| Open | $235.68 |
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| High | $238.23 |
| Low | $233.7 |
| Close | $236.76 |
| Previous close | $236.97 |
| Change | $-0.21 |
| Change % | -0.0886% |
| Volume | 812,381 |
| 52-week range | $222.61 - $275.4262 |
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| 50-day moving average | $250.7416 |
| 200-day moving average | $252.8551 |
| Wall St. target price | $278.27 |
| PE ratio | 35.073 |
| Dividend yield | $3.44 (1.56%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $6.58 |
Dividend yield: 1.56% of stock value
Forward annual dividend yield: 1.56% of stock value
Dividend payout ratio: 28.47% of net profits
Becton Dickinson has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 1.56% of its share value annually.
Becton Dickinson has paid out, on average, around 28.47% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 1.56% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), shareholders could enjoy a 1.56% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Becton Dickinson's case, that would currently equate to about $3.44 per share.
While Becton Dickinson's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that it may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.
Becton Dickinson's most recent dividend payout was on 30 September 2022. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 8 September 2022 (the "ex-dividend date").
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
Over the last 12 months, Becton Dickinson's shares have ranged in value from as little as $222.61 up to $275.4262. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Becton Dickinson's is 0.5885. This would suggest that Becton Dickinson's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
To put Becton Dickinson's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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