BDX Becton Dickinson PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Becton Dickinson stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 38.72. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.88 and the stock price of $227.68 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 23% from its last 4 quarters average of 50.3.
BDX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Becton Dickinson for the last ten years is 63.01. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 38.72 is 39% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, BDX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2018 quarter at 420.97, when the price was $261 and the EPS was $0.62. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2014 quarter, when it reached 23.39 with a price of $139.16 and an EPS of $5.95.
Becton Dickinson PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 909.76% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -85.02% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | -21.18% |
| 2023 | 52.02 | 38.42% |
| 2022 | 37.58 | 5.8% |
| 2021 | 35.52 | -58.02% |
| 2020 | 84.61 | 34.13% |
| 2019 | 63.08 | -85.02% |
| 2018 | 420.97 | 909.76% |
| 2017 | 41.69 | 6.46% |
| 2016 | 39.16 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 38.68 | 108.29% |
BDX average PE ratio chart
Currently, BDX's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BDX PE vs peers
BDX's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks ISRG and LH, but it is above TMO's and RMD's. Becton Dickinson is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (38.72) than its peers average of 41.11.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HOLX Hologic Inc | 21.39 | $16.26B |
| RMD Resmed Inc | 31.38 | $34.83B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 32.77 | $200.45B |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | 35.21 | $8.27B |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 38.72 | $65.83B |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 43.05 | $19.12B |
| ISRG Intuitive Surgical Inc | 82.85 | $186.79B |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 140.48 | $15.06B |
| XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | N/A | $3.72B |
| BIO Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc | N/A | $9.17B |
| HBIO Harvard Bioscience Inc | N/A | $92.03M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Becton Dickinson's PE ratio?
BDX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 38.72 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for BDX stock is 46.57.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for BDX stock is 52.83.
What is the highest PE ratio for BDX?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 420.97.
How does the current PE ratio for BDX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of BDX is 39% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is BDX's PE ratio calculated (Becton Dickinson PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Becton Dickinson's share price is $227.68. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.88. Therefore, Becton Dickinson's price to earnings ratio for today is 38.72. PE RATIO(38.72) = STOCK PRICE($227.68) / TTM EPS($5.88)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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