Becton DickinsonBDX +2.44%76 Days Inventory is 132.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 104.75. GuruFocus rates BDX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $191.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 786 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton Dickinson ranks better than 72.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BDX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.41 Med: 104.75 Max: 122.06
Current: 122.06
During the past 13 years, Becton Dickinson's highest Days Inventory was 122.06. The lowest was 89.41. And the median was 104.75.
BDX's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.26% of 786
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.86
vs BDX: 122.06
Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (132.10) to Mar. 2026 (132.63).
It might indicate that Becton Dickinson's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Becton Dickinson's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Becton Dickinson's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Becton Dickinson's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Becton Dickinson's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Becton Dickinson Days Inventory Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory 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.
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 Days Inventory of 132.63 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 104.75. Over the past decade, Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory has ranged from 89.41 to 122.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #218 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Becton Dickinson's Days Inventory too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Days Inventory of 132.63 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 104.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.41 to a high of 122.06. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Becton Dickinson's value of 132.63 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #218 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to MDLN and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #218 out of 786 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Becton Dickinson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Becton Dickinson's value of 132.63 is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Becton Dickinson's own Days Inventory has ranged from 89.41 to 122.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 104.75 vs. the industry median of 179.86, 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 Days Inventory for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.86, based on 786 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current Days Inventory of 132.63 is 26.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current Days Inventory is 132.63, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 104.75. 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 Days Inventory is 132.63, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 104.75 and 26.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.86. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Days Inventory is 132.63 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:
Days Inventory: 132.63 (27% above median its 10-year median of 104.75)
GF Value™: $191.05 vs. price of $151.38 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#218 of 786)
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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