Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Cash per Share: CHF2.33 (As of Mar. 2026)

Author:

Vera Yuan

Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus

Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.

View Profile →

Reviewed by:

Charlie Tian

Founder & CEO of GuruFocus

Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

View Profile →

Becton Dickinson & Co XSWX:BDX

What is Becton Dickinson Cash per Share?

Becton Dickinson XSWX:BDX 77 Cash per Share is CHF2.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BDX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF153.17. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Becton Dickinson's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.33.

Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Becton Dickinson Cash per Share Related Terms

Becton Dickinson Cash per Share Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Cash per Share 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.

Becton Dickinson Cash per Share Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data

Trend

Sep16

Sep17

Sep18

Sep19

Sep20

Sep21

Sep22

Sep23

Sep24

Sep25

Cash per Share

Get a 7-Day Free Trial

7.45

3.48

4.41

6.34

1.81

Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
Cash per Share	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.11	2.15	1.81	2.10	2.33

77GF Score

Becton Dickinson & Co XSWX:BDX

Cash per Share is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.

View Full Analysis

Becton Dickinson Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Becton Dickinson's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Shares Outstanding (EOP)
	=	516.669	/	285
	=	1.81

Becton Dickinson's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Shares Outstanding (EOP)
	=	642.437	/	276
	=	2.33

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →

What does a Cash per Share of CHF2.33 mean?

Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a Cash per Share of CHF2.33 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors.

Is Becton Dickinson's Cash per Share too high?

Becton Dickinson's current Cash per Share is CHF2.33. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Becton Dickinson's Cash per Share compare to MDLN and RMD?

Becton Dickinson's Cash per Share of CHF2.33 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 Cash per Share for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?

A good Cash per Share depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?

A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Cash per Share is CHF2.33. 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 Cash per Share of CHF2.33. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF153.17, compared to a current price of CHF127.16 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is CHF2.33. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Cash per Share calculated?

Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Cash per Share is CHF2.33 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 (XSWX:BDX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF127.16 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF153.17.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:

Cash per Share: CHF2.33
GF Value™: CHF153.17 vs. price of CHF127.16 (17% below fair value)
GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

Comparable Companies MDLN RMD WST COO SOLV ALGN BAX ATR AVTR RGEN ISRG XPAR:EL TSE:7741 XSWX:ALC TSE:4543 XSWX:STMN XPAR:DIM OCSE:COLO B NZSE:FPH NSE:LENSKART

Other Exchanges BDX:USA BDX:Mexico 1BDX:Italy 0R19:UK BOX:Germany BDX:Austria

Address 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, 07417-1880

Website https://www.bd.com

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.

77GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XSWX:BDX

Cash per Share is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

CHF127.16

Price

CHF153.17

GF Value

View XSWX:BDX Analysis

See Cash per Share data for all stocks →