Becton Dickinson (STU:BOX) Total Operating Expense: €5,931 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:BOX Becton Dickinson & Co STU:BOX
79 GF Score
Price €136.95
GF Value €164.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Becton Dickinson Total Operating Expense?

Becton Dickinson STU:BOX -1.23% 79 Total Operating Expense is €5,931 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:BOX with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Becton Dickinson's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,322 Mil. Becton Dickinson's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,931 Mil.

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Becton Dickinson Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Becton Dickinson Total Operating Expense Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
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Becton Dickinson Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 €5,931 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €5,931 Mil mean?
Becton Dickinson (STU:BOX) has a Total Operating Expense of €5,931 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Total Operating Expense too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Total Operating Expense is €5,931 Mil. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's Total Operating Expense compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Total Operating Expense of €5,931 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 Total Operating Expense for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Total Operating Expense is €5,931 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 (STU:BOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €164.80, compared to a current price of €136.95 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €5,931 Mil. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (STU:BOX), the current Total Operating Expense is €5,931 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 (STU:BOX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €136.95 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €164.80. GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BOX:

  • Total Operating Expense: €5,931 Mil
  • GF Value™: €164.80 vs. price of €136.95 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BOX 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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