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Becton Dickinson Total Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Total Payout 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.
XSWX:BDX vs MDLN, RMD, WST: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* 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 (XSWX:BDX) has a Total Payout Ratio of 2.05 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.05. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Total Payout Ratio of 2.05 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 Payout Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.05. 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 Total Payout Ratio of 2.05. 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 Total Payout Ratio is 2.05. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Total Payout Ratio is 2.05 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:
Total Payout Ratio: 2.05
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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