Becton DickinsonBDX +2.44%76 Quick Ratio is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.78. 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 854 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton Dickinson ranks worse than 90.98% on this metric.
Becton Dickinson has a quick ratio of 0.55. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Becton Dickinson's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BDX'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.78 Max: 5.03
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, Becton Dickinson's highest Quick Ratio was 5.03. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.78.
BDX's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 90.98% of 854
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.865
vs BDX: 0.55
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Becton Dickinson Quick Ratio Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Becton Dickinson's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Becton Dickinson's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 5.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #777 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Becton Dickinson's Quick Ratio too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Quick Ratio of 0.55 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 5.03. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Quick Ratio is 1.87. Becton Dickinson's value of 0.55 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #777 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Quick Ratio compare to MDLN and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #777 out of 854 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Becton Dickinson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.87. Becton Dickinson's value of 0.55 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Becton Dickinson's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 5.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Becton Dickinson has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Quick Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.87, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current Quick Ratio of 0.55 is 70.5% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current Quick Ratio is 0.55, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.55, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 70.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Quick Ratio is 0.55 as of Mar. 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.55 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: $191.05 vs. price of $151.38 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#777 of 854)
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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