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During the past 12 months, Becton Dickinson's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Becton Dickinson was 32.00% per year. The lowest was -1.10% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Becton Dickinson 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:BDX vs RMD, MDLN, WST: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Becton Dickinson 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Becton Dickinson 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -0.10% mean?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -0.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #429 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Becton Dickinson's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Becton Dickinson's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #429 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RMD and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #429 out of 757 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Becton Dickinson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.30, based on 757 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.10%. 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -0.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF147.64, compared to a current price of CHF143.82 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.10%. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.10% 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 CHF143.82 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF147.64.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -0.10%
GF Value™: CHF147.64 vs. price of CHF143.82 (2.6% 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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