Becton DickinsonBDX +2.44%76 Median PS Value is $218.36 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 19054% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates BDX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $190.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton Dickinson ranks better than 51.48% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Becton Dickinson's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
BDX'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.14 Max: 1.56
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Becton Dickinson was 1.56. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.14.
BDX's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 51.48% of 338
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs BDX: 0.69
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Becton Dickinson's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
151.38
/
218.36
=
0.69
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Median PS Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.9189.
Becton Dickinson's Revenue per Share 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 $74.809.
* 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 Median PS Value of $218.36 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. This is 19054% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Becton Dickinson's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.65 to 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #164 out of 338 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Becton Dickinson's Median PS Value too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Median PS Value of $218.36 is 19054% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.56. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Median PS Value is 0.71. Becton Dickinson's value of $218.36 is 30654.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #164 out of 338 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 Median PS Value compare to MDLN and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #164 out of 338 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Becton Dickinson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.71. Becton Dickinson's value of $218.36 is 30654.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Becton Dickinson's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.65 to 1.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Becton Dickinson has consistently been above 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 Median PS Value for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Median PS Value among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.71, based on 338 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current Median PS Value of $218.36 is 30654.9% above 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current Median PS Value is $218.36, which is 19054% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. 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 $190.96, compared to a current price of $151.38 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $218.36, which is 19054% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 30654.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.71. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Median PS Value is $218.36 as of Jun. 26, 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 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $190.96.
GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BDX:
Median PS Value: $218.36 (19054% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: $190.96 vs. price of $151.38 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30654.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#164 of 338)
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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