BDX Becton Dickinson PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Becton Dickinson stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 40.88. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.88 and the stock price of $240.37 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 19% 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 64.05. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 40.88 is 36% 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 Mar 2015 quarter, when it reached 25.78 with a price of $143.59 and an EPS of $5.57.
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 higher PE ratio (40.88) than its peers average of 34.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HOLX Hologic Inc | 21.24 | $16.15B |
| RMD Resmed Inc | 32.72 | $36.31B |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | 35.69 | $8.39B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 35.92 | $219.67B |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 40.46 | $68.79B |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 45.64 | $20.27B |
| ISRG Intuitive Surgical Inc | 96.48 | $217.52B |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 151.55 | $16.25B |
| XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | N/A | $3.85B |
| BIO Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc | N/A | $10.1B |
| HBIO Harvard Bioscience Inc | N/A | $85.05M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Becton Dickinson's PE ratio?
BDX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 40.88 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for BDX stock is 46.89.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for BDX stock is 50.5.
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 36% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Becton Dickinson's share price is $240.37. 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 40.88. PE RATIO(40.88) = STOCK PRICE($240.37) / TTM EPS($5.88)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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