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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Becton Dickinson's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF443 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,563 Mil.
Becton Dickinson's pretax margin was 11.12%.
During the past 13 years, Becton Dickinson's highest Pretax Margin was 9.94%. The lowest was 2.58%. And the median was 8.59%.
During the past 13 years, Becton Dickinson's highest Pretax Margin was 9.94%. The lowest was 2.58%. And the median was 8.59%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income 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.
XSWX:BDX vs RMD, MDLN, WST: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,563 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 (XSWX:BDX) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,563 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,563 Mil. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income compare to RMD and MDLN?
Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,563 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,563 Mil. 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?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a current Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,563 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF151.16, compared to a current price of CHF154.36 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,563 Mil. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,563 Mil as of Jun. 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 (XSWX:BDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF154.36 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF151.16.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF1,563 Mil
GF Value™: CHF151.16 vs. price of CHF154.36 (2.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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