BAX (Baxter International) Debt-to-Asset : 0.49 (As of Jun. 2026)

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BAX Baxter International Inc BAX
67 GF Score
Price $26.35
GF Value $33.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Baxter International Debt-to-Asset?

Baxter International BAX -0.25% 67 Debt-to-Asset is 0.49 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BAX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Baxter International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $844 Mil. Baxter International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8,823 Mil. Baxter International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $19,791 Mil. Baxter International's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.49.


Baxter International  (NYSE:BAX) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.


Baxter International Debt-to-Asset Related Terms


Baxter International Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset 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.

Baxter International Debt-to-Asset Chart

Baxter International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.61 0.50 0.52 0.49

Baxter International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Asset 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 0.46 0.46 0.49 0.49 0.49

BAX vs ALGN, SOLV, COO: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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.


Baxter International Debt-to-Asset vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Baxter International Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.49 mean?
Baxter International (BAX) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.49 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors.
Is Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Baxter International's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset compare to ALGN and SOLV?
Baxter International's Debt-to-Asset of 0.49 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 Debt-to-Asset for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. Baxter International's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (BAX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.00, compared to a current price of $26.35 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baxter International (BAX), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49 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 Baxter International (BAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.35 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.00. GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAX:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.49
  • GF Value™: $33.00 vs. price of $26.35 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Baxter International Business Description

Address One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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