Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) EBITDA Margin: 22.70%
Is Becton, Dickinson and Company’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's EBITDA margin of 22.70% is in line with its 5-year average of 22.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (19.02%–23.88%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 2.53% below its 12-month average of 23.29%.
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BDX Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
BDX EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
22.70%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
23.29%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
23.17%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
22.44%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
22.16%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
23.69%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
24.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-4.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.27%
BDX Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) | $52.98B | 22.70% | 23.29% | 23.17% | 22.44% |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR) | $54.80B | 1.16% | 1.15% | 1.23% | 0.63% |
| Humana Inc. (HUM) | $45.53B | 2.24% | 2.50% | 3.66% | 4.53% |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX) | $44.24B | 34.13% | 33.43% | 32.56% | 31.99% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) | $63.06B | 40.57% | 39.01% | 39.25% | 44.24% |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) | $36.67B | 26.41% | 27.60% | 26.98% | 26.47% |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) | $33.36B | 42.98% | 42.41% | 42.38% | 41.76% |
| Centene Corporation (CNC) | $32.19B | -2.64% | 0.58% | 1.90% | 2.49% |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN) | $30.96B | 6.87% | 10.36% | 10.13% | 10.13% |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) | $30.29B | 21.24% | 21.82% | 21.39% | 20.63% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
46.5%
EBITDA Margin
22.7%
Operating Margin
10.6%
Net Margin
5.3%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Becton, Dickinson and Company EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Becton, Dickinson and Company EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The EBITDA margin for BDX stock is 22.70%.
- Is Becton, Dickinson and Company's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Becton, Dickinson and Company's EBITDA margin of 22.70% is in line with its 5-year average of 22.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (19.02%–23.88%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for BDX stock is 23.29%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for BDX stock is 23.17%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for BDX stock is 22.44%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for BDX stock is 22.16%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for BDX stock is 23.69%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for BDX stock is 24.75%.
Becton, Dickinson and Company EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 22.70% |
| 2024-09-30 | 23.88% |
| 2023-09-30 | 22.72% |
| 2022-09-30 | 23.37% |
| 2021-09-30 | 22.95% |
| 2020-09-30 | 19.02% |
| 2019-09-30 | 23.53% |
| 2018-09-30 | 24.13% |
| 2017-09-30 | 21.38% |
| 2016-09-30 | 20.64% |
| 2015-09-30 | 19.46% |
| 2014-09-30 | 26.27% |
| 2013-09-30 | 22.96% |
| 2012-09-30 | 27.48% |
| 2011-09-30 | 28.96% |
| 2010-09-30 | 29.61% |
| 2009-09-30 | 29.82% |
| 2008-09-30 | 29.00% |
| 2007-09-30 | 27.78% |
| 2006-09-30 | 27.83% |
| 2005-09-30 | 26.18% |
| 2004-09-30 | 23.19% |
| 2003-09-30 | 24.58% |
| 2002-09-30 | 24.52% |
| 2001-09-30 | 25.35% |
| 2000-09-30 | 23.78% |
| 1999-09-30 | 22.81% |
| 1998-09-30 | 23.26% |
| 1997-09-30 | 23.49% |
| 1996-09-30 | 22.81% |
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About Becton, Dickinson and Company
Operating globally, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a prominent enterprise focused on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a broad spectrum of medical technology. This includes essential medical supplies, sophisticated devices, advanced laboratory equipment, and critical diagnostic products. Its extensive customer base comprises healthcare providers, clinical institutions, medical researchers, pharmaceutical firms, and the general public around the world. The BD Medical division delivers a comprehensive suite of products primarily focused on medication management and drug delivery. This encompasses a variety of intravenous (IV) access solutions, such as peripheral and advanced catheters, central lines, acute dialysis catheters, and related vascular care items including needle-free connectors and closed-system drug transfer devices. It also provides essential injection equipment like hypodermic syringes, needles, anesthesia trays, enteral syringes, and sharps disposal systems. Additionally, this segment develops integrated systems for IV medication and infusion therapy, medication compounding workflow, automated dispensing, and supply chain optimization. Specialized products for diabetes management, including pen needles, along with prefillable drug delivery systems, are also key offerings. BD Life Sciences focuses on diagnostic and research tools, offering products for specimen and blood collection. This segment supplies automated systems for culturing blood and tuberculosis, molecular testing, microorganism identification, and drug susceptibility analysis. It also provides liquid-based cytology systems, rapid diagnostic assays, microbiology laboratory automation, and plated media. Furthermore, it offers advanced solutions for cell analysis, including fluorescence-activated cell sorters and analyzers, antibodies, kits, and reagent systems. These are crucial for single-cell gene expression analysis, as well as for clinical oncology, immunological, and transplantation diagnostics and monitoring. Finally, the BD Interventional segment delivers specialized products for surgical and interventional procedures. Its portfolio includes solutions for hernia and soft tissue repair, biological and bioresorbable grafts, and biosurgery, alongside other surgical products. This segment also addresses surgical infection prevention, provides a range of surgical and laparoscopic instrumentation, offers peripheral intervention products, and supplies urology and critical care devices. Established in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Instruments & Supplies
- CEO
- Thomas E. Polen Jr.