Becton, Dickinson and CoBDXB.PFD +1.39%78 OCF Yield % is 9.66 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 6.58. GuruFocus rates BDXB.PFD with a GF Score™ of 78/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton, Dickinson and Co ranks better than 85.33% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The historical rank and industry rank for Becton, Dickinson and Co's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
BDXB.PFD'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 6.58 Max: 9.66
Current: 9.66
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Becton, Dickinson and Co was 9.66%. The lowest was 3.54%. And the median was 6.58%.
BDXB.PFD's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 85.33% of 852
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs BDXB.PFD: 9.66
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Becton, Dickinson and Co OCF Yield % Related Terms
Becton, Dickinson and Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
BDXB.PFD vs MDLN, RMD, WST: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton, Dickinson and Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 and Co OCF Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton, Dickinson and Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton, Dickinson and Co's OCF 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.
Becton, Dickinson and Co (BDXB.PFD) has a OCF Yield % of 9.66 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Becton, Dickinson and Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 6.58. Over the past decade, Becton, Dickinson and Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.54 to 9.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton, Dickinson and Co ranks #125 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Becton, Dickinson and Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Becton, Dickinson and Co's current OCF Yield % of 9.66 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 6.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 9.66. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median OCF Yield % is 1.76. Becton, Dickinson and Co's value of 9.66 is 448.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton, Dickinson and Co ranks #125 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Becton, Dickinson and Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton, Dickinson and Co's OCF Yield % compare to MDLN and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton, Dickinson and Co ranks #125 out of 852 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Becton, Dickinson and Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.76. Becton, Dickinson and Co's value of 9.66 is 448.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Becton, Dickinson and Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.54 to 9.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.58 vs. the industry median of 1.76, Becton, Dickinson and Co 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 OCF Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median OCF Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.76, based on 852 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton, Dickinson and Co's current OCF Yield % of 9.66 is 448.9% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Becton, Dickinson and Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton, Dickinson and Co's current OCF Yield % is 9.66, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 6.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Becton, Dickinson and Co stock overvalued right now?
Becton, Dickinson and Co (BDXB.PFD) has a current OCF Yield % of 9.66. The current OCF Yield % is 9.66, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 6.58 and 448.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.76. Becton, Dickinson and Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton, Dickinson and Co (BDXB.PFD), the current OCF Yield % is 9.66 as of Jun. 24, 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.
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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