BAX (Baxter International) Growth Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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BAX Baxter International Inc BAX
64 GF Score
Price $27.67
GF Value $34.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Baxter International Growth Rank?

Baxter International BAX +11.71% 64 Growth Rank is 2 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates BAX with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Baxter International has the Growth Rank of 2.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Baxter International Growth Rank Related Terms

BAX vs ALGN, SOLV, COO: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Baxter International Growth Rank vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baxter International's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 2 mean?
Baxter International (BAX) has a Growth Rank of 2 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Baxter International's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Baxter International's Growth Rank too high?
Baxter International's current Growth Rank of 2 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's Growth Rank compare to ALGN and SOLV?
Baxter International's Growth Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. Historically, Baxter International's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. Baxter International's current Growth Rank is 2, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $34.41, compared to a current price of $27.67 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 2, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baxter International (BAX), the current Growth Rank is 2 as of Jul. 30, 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 $27.67 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.41. GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAX:

  • Growth Rank: 2 (71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $34.41 vs. price of $27.67 (19.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 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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