PE Ratio: 53.57

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 53.57 is 60% above its 5-year average of 33.52, near the high end of its 5-year range (22.14–57.83).

As of 2026-09-12T00:15:13.746Z. 77.78% above its 12-month average of 30.13.

PE Ratio (53.57) = Close Price ($177.85) / Diluted TTM EPS ($3.32)

BDX PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 53.6, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 87% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?

The P/E ratio for BDX stock is 53.57.

Is Becton, Dickinson and Company's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 53.57 is 60% above its 5-year average of 33.52, near the high end of its 5-year range (22.14–57.83).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for BDX stock is 30.13.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for BDX stock is 33.85.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for BDX stock is 33.52.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for BDX stock is 41.32.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for BDX stock is 31.45.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for BDX stock is 27.71.

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