Becton DickinsonSTU:BOX -1.70%79 EV-to-FCF is 19.44 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 26.36. GuruFocus rates STU:BOX with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €163.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton Dickinson ranks better than 59.09% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Becton Dickinson's Enterprise Value is €51,072 Mil.
Becton Dickinson's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,627 Mil. Therefore, Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:BOX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.07 Med: 26.36 Max: 66.21
Current: 19.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Becton Dickinson was 66.21. The lowest was 16.07. And the median was 26.36.
STU:BOX's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 59.09% of 418
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 22.895
vs STU:BOX: 19.03
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Becton Dickinson's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Becton Dickinson's share price for today is €132.65.
Becton Dickinson's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.383.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Becton Dickinson EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Becton Dickinson EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Becton Dickinson's current Enterprise Value is €51,072 Mil.
Becton Dickinson's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,627 Mil.
* 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 (STU:BOX) has a EV-to-FCF of 19.44 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 26.36. Over the past decade, Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.07 to 66.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #171 out of 418 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF too high?
Becton Dickinson's current EV-to-FCF of 19.44 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 26.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.07 to a high of 66.21. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.90. Becton Dickinson's value of 19.44 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #171 out of 418 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's EV-to-FCF compare to MDLN and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #171 out of 418 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Becton Dickinson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.90. Becton Dickinson's value of 19.44 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Becton Dickinson's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.07 to 66.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.36 vs. the industry median of 22.90, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 22.90, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current EV-to-FCF of 19.44 is 15.1% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current EV-to-FCF is 19.44, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 26.36. 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 (STU:BOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €163.94, compared to a current price of €132.65 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.44, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 26.36 and 15.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 22.90. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (STU:BOX), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.44 as of Jul. 01, 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 (STU:BOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €132.65 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €163.94.
GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BOX:
EV-to-FCF: 19.44 (26% below median its 10-year median of 26.36)
GF Value™: €163.94 vs. price of €132.65 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#171 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BOX 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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