May 8, 2025
Top 10 Stock Becton Dickinson Hold Recommendation
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Snapshot: Becton Dickinson – Top 10 Stock in Recycling Leaders
Becton Dickinson is listed as a top 10 stock on May 08, 2025 in the market index Recycling because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While only half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit above-average performance, the professional market sentiment is positive and it may be a solid investment proposition, especially if a growth recovery is to be expected soon. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 42 (42% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall hold recommendation for Becton Dickinson on May 08, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | USA |
| Industry | Health Care Equipment |
| Index | Dividends USA, Diversity USA, Human Rights, Recycling, D.J. US Medical Equipment, S&P 500 |
| Size class | XX-Large |
When Obermatt identifies the Top 10 stocks in a market, it’s based on a certain investment strategy. The best performing stocks usually aren’t the ones that everyone is talking about (those are often "over-priced" and have low Value ranks).
For each investment strategy, we provide you with more detailed analysis and our recommendation. You see the ranks of the top 10 stocks ranked by that particular investment strategy (360° View, Sentiment, Value, Growth, Safety and Combined Financial Performance).
360° View: Obermatt 360° View Becton Dickinson Hold
| 360 METRICS | May 8, 2025 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 96 |
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| GROWTH | 29 |
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| SAFETY | 7 |
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| SENTIMENT | 57 |
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| 360° VIEW | 42 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 42 (better than 42% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Becton Dickinson are below the industry average. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half the metrics below and half above average for Becton Dickinson. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 96, which means that the share price of Becton Dickinson is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means that the stock price is lower than for 96% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 57, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 57% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Growth Rank has a low rank of 29, which means that the company exhibits below-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, invested capital growth, and stock returns. The consolidated Safety Rank has a riskier rank of 7, meaning the company has a riskier financing structure than 93 comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 42, Becton Dickinson is worse than 58% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit above-average performance, but the other half are below market levels. The company enjoys a good value (Value Rank of 96) and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 57), but growth expectations are below-average (Growth Rank of 29) and the financing structure is on the risky side(Safety Rank of 7). This combination is rather dangerous, because high debt levels (low safety) require growth to finance the debt burden. The current low growth level may be temporary, because professionals are actually optimistic (positive sentiment). Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. The below-par growth performance may be the reason for this assessment. Companies with less growth typically have a lower price than fast-growing competitors. Even though professional investor sentiment is strong, we recommend further evaluating whether the future of Becton Dickinson is as challenging as the stock's low price suggests. Since the professional community is optimistic, the stock might just be going through a more challenging phase now, indicating that timing might be good now. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Becton Dickinson positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Becton Dickinson is above average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Becton Dickinson. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 41 (worse than 59% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. Worse, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 11, which means that stock research experts are getting even more pessimistic. Other sentiment indicators are positive: The Professional Investors rank is 90, which means that professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 90% of alternative investment opportunities. So, pros tend to favor investing in this company. In addition, Market Pulse has a rank of 93, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks tend to be positive when discussing this company (more positive news than for 93% of competitors). While stock research analysts are getting ever more critical, many professional investors are committed to Becton Dickinson and the professional news channels are on the positive side. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 57 (more positive than 57% compared with investment alternatives), Becton Dickinson has a reputation among professional investors that is above-average compared with that of its competitors. This is an ambiguous picture: analysts are negative and getting even more critical, while the news in the market is positive. Who should investors believe? This is a difficult question in such a situation. Investors should proceed cautiously and verify not only the financial performance in the Obermatt Value, Growth and Safety Ranks but also independent news coverage of the company. ...read more
Value Strategy: Becton Dickinson Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Becton Dickinson shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Becton Dickinson. Price-to-Sales is 55 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 55% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Becton Dickinson's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 80% 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 64. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Becton Dickinson are expected to be higher than for 100% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 100). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 96, is a buy recommendation based on Becton Dickinson'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 Becton Dickinson based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Becton Dickinson Growth Momentum low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 29 (better than 29% compared with alternatives), Becton Dickinson shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four metrics below average for Becton Dickinson. Sales Growth has a rank of 20, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 80% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth, with a rank of 44, and Capital Growth with 45. In addition, Stock Returns have a below market rank of 39, which means that the stock returns have recently been below 61% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 29, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. These are all bad growth momentum indicators. These are negative signals for investors interested in growth companies. Value is likely good for this company, as investors may have left this stock in the cold. If that is the case, investors should look at the company's outlook, especially Sentiment performance, because it may be a turnaround situation that could entail above-average stock returns in the future. But it remains a risky bet, as no growth signals are in the green zone yet. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Becton Dickinson Debt Financing Safety risky
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| LEVERAGE | 34 |
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| REFINANCING | 5 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 69 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 7 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 7 (better than 7% compared with alternatives), the company Becton Dickinson has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Becton Dickinson 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 just one indicator above average for Becton Dickinson. Liquidity is at 69, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 69% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 5, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 95% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 34, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 66% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 7 (worse than 93% compared with alternatives), Becton Dickinson has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Becton Dickinson Below-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 96 |
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| GROWTH | 29 |
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| SAFETY | 69 |
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| COMBINED | 35 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 35 (worse than 65% compared with investment alternatives), Becton Dickinson (Health Care Equipment, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Becton Dickinson are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 96 (better than 96% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 29), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 7), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 35, is a hold recommendation based on Becton Dickinson's financial characteristics. As the company Becton Dickinson's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 96) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 29) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 7), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 96% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. ...read more
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