Becton Dickinson (BSP:B1DX34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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BSP:B1DX34 Becton Dickinson & Co BSP:B1DX34
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Price R$140.00
GF Value R$154.23
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What is Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Becton Dickinson BSP:B1DX34 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates BSP:B1DX34 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$154.23. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton Dickinson ranks worse than 51.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Becton Dickinson's current share price is R$140.00. Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$97.23. Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:B1DX34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53   Med: 3.58   Max: 6.16
Current: 1.83

During the past years, Becton Dickinson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.16. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 3.58.

BSP:B1DX34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.06% of 521 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs BSP:B1DX34: 1.83

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Becton Dickinson's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$91.602. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$97.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Becton Dickinson  (BSP:B1DX34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 2.10 1.55 1.65 1.69 1.69

BSP:B1DX34 vs MDLN, RMD, WST: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Becton Dickinson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=140.00/97.23
=1.44

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Becton Dickinson's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=91.602/330.2130*330.2130
=91.602

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.831 241.018 35.390
201609 23.287 241.428 31.851
201612 23.901 241.432 32.690
201703 23.354 243.801 31.632
201706 36.446 244.955 49.131
201709 35.582 246.819 47.604
201712 52.585 246.524 70.436
201803 51.909 249.554 68.687
201806 60.198 251.989 78.885
201809 64.312 252.439 84.126
201812 61.776 251.233 81.196
201903 60.681 254.202 78.826
201906 61.405 256.143 79.162
201909 64.224 256.759 82.597
201912 64.174 256.974 82.464
202003 75.327 258.115 96.368
202006 85.987 257.797 110.141
202009 88.491 260.280 112.267
202012 87.330 260.474 110.712
202103 96.205 264.877 119.935
202106 84.514 271.696 102.716
202109 87.867 274.310 105.774
202112 95.948 278.802 113.641
202203 85.624 287.504 98.344
202206 90.237 296.311 100.561
202209 93.563 296.808 104.093
202212 94.121 296.797 104.718
202303 94.223 301.836 103.081
202306 86.792 305.109 93.933
202309 87.746 307.789 94.139
202312 85.930 306.746 92.504
202403 88.387 312.332 93.447
202406 96.410 314.175 101.332
202409 99.182 315.301 103.873
202412 107.106 315.605 112.063
202503 101.421 319.799 104.724
202506 98.573 322.561 100.911
202509 95.421 324.800 97.011
202512 96.881 324.054 98.722
202603 91.602 330.213 91.602

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 mean?
Becton Dickinson (BSP:B1DX34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 6.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #266 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 6.16. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Becton Dickinson's value of 1.44 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #266 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MDLN and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #266 out of 521 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Becton Dickinson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Becton Dickinson's value of 1.44 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Becton Dickinson's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 6.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Becton Dickinson has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.80, based on 521 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 20% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 3.58. 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 (BSP:B1DX34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44. The stock's GF Value™ is R$154.23, compared to a current price of R$140.00 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 20% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BSP:B1DX34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 04, 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 (BSP:B1DX34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$140.00 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$154.23.

Key valuation signals for BSP:B1DX34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (60% below median its 10-year median of 3.58)
  • GF Value™: R$154.23 vs. price of R$140.00 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#266 of 521)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:B1DX34 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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