Becton Dickinson's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.62.
Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 132.63.
Becton Dickinson's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Therefore, Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 178.25.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Becton Dickinson Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle 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.
BDX vs MDLN, RMD, WST: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Becton Dickinson (BDX) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 178.25 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 178.25. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96. Becton Dickinson's value of 178.25 is 13.6% above this industry median. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Cash Conversion Cycle of 178.25 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96. Becton Dickinson's value of 178.25 is 13.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 156.96, based on 818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 178.25 is 13.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 178.25. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $191.05, compared to a current price of $151.38 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 178.25 and 13.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 156.96. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 178.25 as of Mar. 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 (BDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $151.38 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $191.05.
GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BDX:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 178.25
GF Value™: $191.05 vs. price of $151.38 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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