BDX (Becton Dickinson) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.29 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Becton Dickinson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Becton Dickinson BDX +2.44% 76 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Becton Dickinson's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.

Becton Dickinson's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.32) to Mar. 2026 (0.29). It may suggest that Becton Dickinson is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Becton Dickinson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Becton Dickinson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Becton Dickinson's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	17621	/	55325
	=	0.32

Becton Dickinson's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	14706	/	50832
	=	0.29

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.29 mean?

Becton Dickinson (BDX) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.

Is Becton Dickinson's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Becton Dickinson's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.29. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to MDLN and RMD?

Becton Dickinson's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.29 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.29. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.29. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.29 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:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.29
GF Value™: $191.05 vs. price of $151.38 (20.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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Becton Dickinson Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

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

Website https://www.bd.com

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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