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Baxter (NYSE:BAX)

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Baxter stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with investment alternatives), Baxter (Health Care Equipment, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Baxter are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 98 (better than 98% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 59) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 46), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 89, is a strong buy recommendation based on Baxter's financial characteristics. As the company Baxter's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 98) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 59), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 46) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	98
Growth Rank	59
Safety Rank	46
Combined Rank	89

Country	USA
Industry	Health Care Equipment
Index	Dividends USA, Energy Efficient, Diversity USA, Low Waste, Recycling, SDG 12, SDG 3, SDG 6, D.J. US Medical Equipment, S&P 500
Size class	X-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Baxter

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	89	98	94	98
GROWTH
GROWTH	91	9	25	59
SAFETY
SAFETY	98	44	27	46
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	38	40	50	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	98	36	38	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Baxter is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	89	98	94	98
GROWTH
GROWTH	91	9	25	59
SAFETY
SAFETY	98	44	27	46
COMBINED
COMBINED	100	51	30	89

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Baxter the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Baxter shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Baxter. Price-to-Sales is 70 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 70% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Baxter's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 66% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 54. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Baxter are expected to be higher than for 88% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 88). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 98, is a buy recommendation based on Baxter's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Baxter based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	48	74	57	70
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	50	64	55	66
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	44	41	52	54
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	94	96	90	88
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	89	98	94	98

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Baxter; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 59 (better than 59% compared with alternatives), Baxter shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Baxter. Profit Growth, with a rank of 59 (better than 59% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 79, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 20, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 80% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 37. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 59, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	69	27	55	20
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	60	19	39	59
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	62	51	24	79
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	79	39	37	37
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	91	9	25	59

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Baxter.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 46 (better than 46% compared with alternatives), the company Baxter has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Baxter is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with two out of three indicators above-average for Baxter. Refinancing is at 63, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 63% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 60, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 60% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 19, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 81% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with alternatives), Baxter has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is not bad if things go well. The higher debt level means better returns to shareholders if things go well. Many top-performing companies operate with higher debt levels, and Baxter could be in that group. But if you expect the environment to turn rougher, the higher leverage could become a problem. The same is valid if you expect interest rates to rise. That could squeeze shareholder returns, which so far have benefitted from better conditions. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Baxter and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	46	13	18	19
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	97	69	43	63
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	84	60	61	60
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	98	44	27	46

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Baxter and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	5	3	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	23	31	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	30	67	66	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	90	82	83	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	38	40	50	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Baxter.
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