BDX (Becton Dickinson) Tax Expense: $233 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Becton Dickinson Tax Expense?

Becton Dickinson BDX +2.44% 76 Tax Expense is $233 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BDX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $190.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Becton Dickinson's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $76 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $233 Mil.


Becton Dickinson  (NYSE:BDX) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Becton Dickinson Tax Expense Historical Data

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Becton Dickinson Tax Expense Chart

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Becton Dickinson Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $233 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $233 Mil mean?
Becton Dickinson (BDX) has a Tax Expense of $233 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Tax Expense too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Tax Expense is $233 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Tax Expense of $233 Mil 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 Expense for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Tax Expense is $233 Mil. 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 $190.96, compared to a current price of $151.38 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $233 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Tax Expense is $233 Mil 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 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $190.96. GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BDX:

  • Tax Expense: $233 Mil
  • GF Value™: $190.96 vs. price of $151.38 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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 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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