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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Becton Dickinson's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,890 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Becton Dickinson's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 43.29.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Becton Dickinson's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-64.42.
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Becton Dickinson's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Becton Dickinson's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Becton Dickinson's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Becton Dickinson Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of CHF1,890 Mil mean?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a Accounts Receivable of CHF1,890 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Accounts Receivable too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,890 Mil. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's Accounts Receivable compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Accounts Receivable of CHF1,890 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,890 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Becton Dickinson stock overvalued right now?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a current Accounts Receivable of CHF1,890 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF154.75, compared to a current price of CHF145.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,890 Mil. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,890 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF145.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF154.75.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:
Accounts Receivable: CHF1,890 Mil
GF Value™: CHF154.75 vs. price of CHF145.00 (6.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BDX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Becton Dickinson operates in four business units. Medical essentials (35% of total sales) includes the legacy medical surgical unit, which sells catheters, syringes, and infection prevention products. Connected care (24%) core products include the Alaris infusion pump, Pyxis dispensing system, and pharmacy automation platforms. Biopharma systems (13%) produces prefillable syringes and autoinjectors. Interventional (29%) is composed of the surgery, peripheral vascular, and urology segments. More than 60% of revenue comes from the United States.
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