BDX Becton Dickinson PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Becton Dickinson stock as of Apr 21, 2025 is 32.99. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.96 and the stock price of $196.61 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 27% 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 32.99 is 49% 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
33.56
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 (32.99) than its peers average of 41.72.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HOLX Hologic Inc 18.21 $13.03B
LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings 24.66 $18.35B
RMD Resmed Inc 25.28 $31.52B
TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 26.3 $164.5B
BDX Becton Dickinson & Co 33.56 $57.42B
ISRG Intuitive Surgical Inc 73.37 $171.13B
TFX Teleflex Inc 88.37 $6.11B
XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc N/A $2.6B
BAX Baxter International Inc N/A $14.79B
BIO Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc N/A $6.87B
HBIO Harvard Bioscience Inc N/A $16.22M

Frequently asked questions

What is Becton Dickinson's PE ratio?

BDX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 32.99 as of Apr 21, 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 49% 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 21, 2025), Becton Dickinson's share price is $196.61. 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 32.99. PE RATIO(32.99) = STOCK PRICE($196.61) / TTM EPS($5.96)

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