Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF8.37 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Becton Dickinson XSWX:BDX +0.44% 78 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF8.37 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BDX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF152.79. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Becton Dickinson's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1.476. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is CHF8.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Becton Dickinson's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.90% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Becton Dickinson was 29.30% per year. The lowest was -18.80% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.

As of today (2026-08-13), Becton Dickinson's current stock price is CHF145.64. Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF8.37. Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 17.40.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Becton Dickinson was 32.28. The lowest was 13.03. And the median was 23.25.


Becton Dickinson  (XSWX:BDX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=145.64/8.37
=17.40

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Becton Dickinson was 32.28. The lowest was 13.03. And the median was 23.25.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.69 9.01 8.04 9.13 12.37

Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.30 12.37 11.88 8.27 8.37

XSWX:BDX vs MDLN, RMD, WST: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Becton Dickinson's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.476/333.9520*333.9520
=1.476

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 1.851 241.428 2.560
201612 0.955 241.432 1.321
201703 2.588 243.801 3.545
201706 0.833 244.955 1.136
201709 3.575 246.819 4.837
201712 0.614 246.524 0.832
201803 1.713 249.554 2.292
201806 1.247 251.989 1.653
201809 3.506 252.439 4.638
201812 0.286 251.233 0.380
201903 2.169 254.202 2.849
201906 2.507 256.143 3.269
201909 3.641 256.759 4.736
201912 1.930 256.974 2.508
202003 0.910 258.115 1.177
202006 2.202 257.797 2.852
202009 4.075 260.280 5.228
202012 3.901 260.474 5.001
202103 2.962 264.877 3.734
202106 2.277 271.696 2.799
202109 1.596 274.310 1.943
202112 1.577 278.802 1.889
202203 0.718 287.504 0.834
202206 0.983 296.311 1.108
202209 2.223 296.808 2.501
202212 0.627 296.797 0.705
202303 0.010 301.836 0.011
202306 2.780 305.109 3.043
202309 3.150 307.789 3.418
202312 2.152 306.746 2.343
202403 1.166 312.332 1.247
202406 3.338 314.175 3.548
202409 2.564 315.301 2.716
202412 1.805 315.605 1.910
202503 0.150 319.799 0.157
202506 2.990 322.561 3.096
202509 2.704 324.800 2.780
202512 1.528 324.054 1.575
202603 1.333 330.213 1.348
202606 1.476 333.952 1.476

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF8.37 mean?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF8.37 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF8.37. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF8.37 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF8.37. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF8.37. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF152.79, compared to a current price of CHF145.64 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF8.37. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF8.37 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 CHF145.64 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF152.79.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF8.37
  • GF Value™: CHF152.79 vs. price of CHF145.64 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 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

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