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The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-24), Becton Dickinson's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.53.
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation
The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.
The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.
Becton Dickinson 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:BDX vs MDLN, RMD, WST: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.
The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.53 as of Jul. 24, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Becton Dickinson's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.53. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.53 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.53. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.53. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF154.03, compared to a current price of CHF124.98 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.53. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.53 as of Jul. 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.
Is Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF124.98 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF154.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:
1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.53
GF Value™: CHF154.03 vs. price of CHF124.98 (18.9% below 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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