Becton DickinsonBDX +2.44%76 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 0.49. 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 771 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton Dickinson ranks better than 73.28% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Becton Dickinson's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.30%.
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Becton Dickinson Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
BDX vs MDLN, RMD, WST: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.30% mean?
Becton Dickinson (BDX) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.30% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #206 out of 771 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Becton Dickinson's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.30% is 165% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Becton Dickinson's value of 1.30% is 12900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #206 out of 771 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to MDLN and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #206 out of 771 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Becton Dickinson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Becton Dickinson's value of 1.30% is 12900% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.01, 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.01, based on 771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.30% is 12900% 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30%, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30%, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 12900% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.01. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30% as of Jun. 25, 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:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.30% (165% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $191.05 vs. price of $151.38 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12900% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#206 of 771)
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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