BAX (Baxter International) 6-Month Price Index: 1.27 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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BAX Baxter International Inc BAX
69 GF Score
Price $25.93
GF Value $33.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Baxter International 6-Month Price Index?

Baxter International BAX -2.15% 69 6-Month Price Index is 1.27 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates BAX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2026-08-28), Baxter International's 6-Month Price Index is 1.27.

Baxter International  (NYSE:BAX) 6-Month Price Index Explanation

Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.

The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.

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BAX vs ALGN, SOLV, COO: 6-Month Price Index Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index 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.

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Baxter International  (NYSE:BAX) 6-Month Price Index Calculation

6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:

6-Month Price Index=Current Share Price / Share Price 6-Months Ago

* 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.

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What does a 6-Month Price Index of 1.27 mean?
Baxter International (BAX) has a 6-Month Price Index of 1.27 as of Aug. 28, 2026. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors.
Is Baxter International's 6-Month Price Index too high?
Baxter International's current 6-Month Price Index is 1.27. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's 6-Month Price Index compare to ALGN and SOLV?
Baxter International's 6-Month Price Index of 1.27 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 6-Month Price Index for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 6-Month Price Index depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, 6-Month Price Index 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 6-Month Price Index mean?
A high 6-Month Price Index can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. Baxter International's current 6-Month Price Index is 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (BAX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.01, compared to a current price of $25.93 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Price Index is 1.27. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Price Index calculated?
6-Month Price Index is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baxter International (BAX), the current 6-Month Price Index is 1.27 as of Aug. 28, 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 Baxter International (BAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.93 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.01. GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAX:

  • 6-Month Price Index: 1.27
  • GF Value™: $33.01 vs. price of $25.93 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Baxter International Business Description

Address One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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