Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Tax Rate %: 194.87% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Becton Dickinson Tax Rate %?

Becton Dickinson XSWX:BDX +0.53% 77 Tax Rate % is 194.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BDX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF152.77. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Becton Dickinson's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF60 Mil. Becton Dickinson's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF31 Mil. Therefore, Becton Dickinson's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 194.87%.

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Becton Dickinson Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Becton Dickinson Tax Rate % Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
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Becton Dickinson Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Becton Dickinson's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2025 )
=161.608/1497.464
=10.79 %

Becton Dickinson's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=59.835/30.705
=194.87 %

* 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 Tax Rate % of 194.87% mean?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a Tax Rate % of 194.87% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Becton Dickinson's Tax Rate % too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Tax Rate % is 194.87%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Tax Rate % of 194.87% 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 Tax Rate % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Becton Dickinson's current Tax Rate % is 194.87%. 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 Tax Rate % of 194.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF152.77, compared to a current price of CHF122.44 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 194.87%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Tax Rate % is 194.87% 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 (XSWX:BDX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF122.44 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF152.77.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:

  • Tax Rate %: 194.87%
  • GF Value™: CHF152.77 vs. price of CHF122.44 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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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