Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Shiller PE Ratio: 36.78 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:BDX Becton Dickinson & Co XSWX:BDX
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Price CHF151.16
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What is Becton Dickinson Shiller PE Ratio?

Becton Dickinson XSWX:BDX -2.07% 79 Shiller PE Ratio is 36.78 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 36.17. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BDX with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF152.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Becton Dickinson ranks worse than 70.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Becton Dickinson's current share price is CHF151.16. Becton Dickinson's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4.11. Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 36.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BDX' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.11   Med: 36.17   Max: 44.2
Current: 36.99

During the past years, Becton Dickinson's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 44.20. The lowest was 23.11. And the median was 36.17.

XSWX:BDX's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than
70.83% of 312 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 26.22 vs XSWX:BDX: 36.99

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Becton Dickinson's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1.095. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is CHF4.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Becton Dickinson  (XSWX:BDX) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.

Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.


Becton Dickinson Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


Becton Dickinson Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE 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.

Becton Dickinson Shiller PE Ratio Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Shiller PE Ratio
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Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XSWX:BDX vs RMD, MDLN, WST: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Becton Dickinson Shiller PE Ratio Calculation

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=151.16/4.11
=36.78

* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Becton Dickinson's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.095/333.9520*333.9520
=1.095

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201609 0.088 241.428 0.122
201612 2.630 241.432 3.638
201703 1.582 243.801 2.167
201706 -0.726 244.955 -0.990
201709 1.193 246.819 1.614
201712 -0.750 246.524 -1.016
201803 -0.180 249.554 -0.241
201806 2.010 251.989 2.664
201809 -0.620 252.439 -0.820
201812 2.033 251.233 2.702
201903 -0.070 254.202 -0.092
201906 1.492 256.143 1.945
201909 0.406 256.759 0.528
201912 0.855 256.974 1.111
202003 0.508 258.115 0.657
202006 0.923 257.797 1.196
202009 0.329 260.280 0.422
202012 2.976 260.474 3.816
202103 0.874 264.877 1.102
202106 1.561 271.696 1.919
202109 0.775 274.310 0.944
202112 2.100 278.802 2.515
202203 1.394 287.504 1.619
202206 1.145 296.311 1.290
202209 0.895 296.808 1.007
202212 1.584 296.797 1.782
202303 1.416 301.836 1.567
202306 1.225 305.109 1.341
202309 0.333 307.789 0.361
202312 0.830 306.746 0.904
202403 1.644 312.332 1.758
202406 1.502 314.175 1.597
202409 1.228 315.301 1.301
202412 0.927 315.605 0.981
202503 0.945 319.799 0.987
202506 1.626 322.561 1.683
202509 1.369 324.800 1.408
202512 1.068 324.054 1.101
202603 -0.874 330.213 -0.884
202606 1.095 333.952 1.095

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shiller PE Ratio →
What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 36.78 mean?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 36.78 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.17. Over the past decade, Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 23.11 to 44.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #221 out of 312 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Becton Dickinson's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Shiller PE Ratio of 36.78 is near median its 10-year median of 36.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.11 to a high of 44.20. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 26.22. Becton Dickinson's value of 36.78 is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #221 out of 312 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Shiller PE Ratio compare to RMD and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Becton Dickinson ranks #221 out of 312 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Becton Dickinson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 26.22. Becton Dickinson's value of 36.78 is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Becton Dickinson's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 23.11 to 44.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.17 vs. the industry median of 26.22, Becton Dickinson has consistently been above 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 26.22, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Becton Dickinson's current Shiller PE Ratio of 36.78 is 40.3% above 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 26.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Becton Dickinson's current Shiller PE Ratio is 36.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.17. 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 Shiller PE Ratio of 36.78. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF152.63, compared to a current price of CHF151.16 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 36.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.17 and 40.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 26.22. 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 Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 36.78 as of Sep. 04, 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 CHF151.16 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF152.63.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 36.78 (near median its 10-year median of 36.17)
  • GF Value™: CHF152.63 vs. price of CHF151.16 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#221 of 312)

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 Business Description

Address 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, 07417-1880
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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