BDX Becton Dickinson PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Becton Dickinson stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 37.93. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.96 and the stock price of $226.04 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 17% from its last 4 quarters average of 45.4.

BDX PE ratio history

How has BDX's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Becton Dickinson for the last ten years is 64.37. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 37.93 is 41% 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 2016 quarter, when it reached 26.96 with a price of $165.55 and an EPS of $6.14.

Today
37.93
Average
64.37
Median
46.88
Minimum
26.96
Maximum
420.97

Becton Dickinson PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 909.76% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -85.02% in 2019

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 41 -21.18% $241.1 $5.88
2023 52.02 38.42% $258.53 $4.97
2022 37.58 5.8% $222.83 $5.93
2021 35.52 -58.02% $245.82 $6.92
2020 84.61 34.13% $232.68 $2.75
2019 63.08 -85.02% $252.96 $4.01
2018 420.97 909.76% $261 $0.62
2017 41.69 6.46% $195.95 $4.7
2016 39.16 1.24% $179.73 $4.59
2015 38.68 108.29% $132.66 $3.43
2014 18.57 23.06% $113.81 $6.13
2013 15.09 9.27% $100.02 $6.63
2012 13.81 8.31% $78.56 $5.69
2011 12.75 -3.34% $73.32 $5.75
2010 13.19 -3.16% $74.1 $5.62

Becton Dickinson PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 38.07 -7.15% $226.87 $5.96
Sep 2024 41 -14.92% $241.1 $5.88
Jun 2024 48.19 -11.58% $233.71 $4.85
Mar 2024 54.5 -5.45% $247.45 $4.54
Dec 2023 57.64 10.8% $243.83 $4.23
Sep 2023 52.02 9.56% $258.53 $4.97
Jun 2023 47.48 2.99% $264.01 $5.56
Mar 2023 46.1 -3.19% $247.54 $5.37
Dec 2022 47.62 26.72% $254.3 $5.34
Sep 2022 37.58 -10.82% $222.83 $5.93
Jun 2022 42.14 1.4% $246.53 $5.85
Mar 2022 41.56 -3.48% $266 $6.4
Dec 2021 43.06 21.23% $251.48 $5.84
Sep 2021 35.52 -6.53% $245.82 $6.92
Jun 2021 38 -11.71% $243.19 $6.4

BDX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of BDX for the past years

Currently, BDX's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
46.58
5-year avg
48.94
10-year avg
64.37
15-year avg
47.77

BDX PE vs peers

What is BDX's PE ratio compared to its peers

BDX's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks ISRG and TFX, but it is above TMO's and RMD's. Becton Dickinson is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (37.93) than its peers average of 45.13.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HOLX Hologic Inc 19.24 $13.77B
LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings 26.17 $19.47B
RMD Resmed Inc 26.18 $32.65B
TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 29.13 $182.21B
BDX Becton Dickinson & Co 37.93 $64.9B
ISRG Intuitive Surgical Inc 75.9 $177.03B
TFX Teleflex Inc 94.16 $6.51B
XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc N/A $2.92B
BAX Baxter International Inc N/A $17.41B
BIO Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc N/A $6.72B
HBIO Harvard Bioscience Inc N/A $26M

Frequently asked questions

What is Becton Dickinson's PE ratio?

BDX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 37.93 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for BDX stock is 46.58.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for BDX stock is 48.94.

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 41% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Becton Dickinson's share price is $226.04. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.96. Therefore, Becton Dickinson's price to earnings ratio for today is 37.93. PE RATIO(37.93) = STOCK PRICE($226.04) / TTM EPS($5.96)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.