Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Gross Margin: 46.48%
Is Becton, Dickinson and Company’s gross margin high or low?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's gross margin of 46.48% is in line with its 5-year average of 44.19%, near the high end of its 5-year range (42.17%–46.48%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 2.54% above its 12-month average of 45.33%.
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BDX Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
46.48%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
45.33%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
44.44%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
44.19%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
45.60%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
47.48%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
48.45%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.17%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+1.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-4.06%
BDX Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) | $52.98B | 46.48% | 45.33% | 44.44% | 44.19% |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR) | $54.80B | 3.47% | 3.06% | 3.07% | 2.95% |
| Humana Inc. (HUM) | $45.53B | 14.01% | 14.54% | 16.14% | 17.03% |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX) | $44.24B | 62.05% | 61.42% | 60.55% | 59.83% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) | $63.06B | 84.55% | 85.74% | 85.09% | 84.57% |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) | $36.67B | 53.00% | 53.36% | 52.95% | 53.14% |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) | $33.36B | 70.75% | 69.79% | 68.91% | 68.46% |
| Centene Corporation (CNC) | $32.19B | 14.93% | 11.28% | 11.33% | 11.71% |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN) | $30.96B | 24.04% | 25.55% | 23.71% | 23.71% |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) | $30.29B | 26.11% | 30.59% | 32.75% | 33.07% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
46.5%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Becton, Dickinson and Company Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Becton, Dickinson and Company Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The gross margin for BDX stock is 46.48%.
- Is Becton, Dickinson and Company's gross margin high or low?
- Becton, Dickinson and Company's gross margin of 46.48% is in line with its 5-year average of 44.19%, near the high end of its 5-year range (42.17%–46.48%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The TTM average gross margin for BDX stock is 45.33%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for BDX stock is 44.44%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for BDX stock is 44.19%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for BDX stock is 45.60%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for BDX stock is 47.48%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for BDX stock is 48.45%.
Becton, Dickinson and Company Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 45.44% |
| 2024-09-30 | 45.22% |
| 2023-09-30 | 42.17% |
| 2022-09-30 | 44.92% |
| 2021-09-30 | 45.12% |
| 2020-09-30 | 42.29% |
| 2019-09-30 | 47.94% |
| 2018-09-30 | 45.48% |
| 2017-09-30 | 49.33% |
| 2016-09-30 | 47.99% |
| 2015-09-30 | 45.66% |
| 2014-09-30 | 50.92% |
| 2013-09-30 | 51.79% |
| 2012-09-30 | 51.28% |
| 2011-09-30 | 52.20% |
| 2010-09-30 | 51.88% |
| 2009-09-30 | 52.60% |
| 2008-09-30 | 51.28% |
| 2007-09-30 | 51.70% |
| 2006-09-30 | 51.32% |
| 2005-09-30 | 50.84% |
| 2004-09-30 | 49.33% |
| 2003-09-30 | 48.55% |
| 2002-09-30 | 48.25% |
| 2001-09-30 | 49.04% |
| 2000-09-30 | 56.88% |
| 1999-09-30 | 57.50% |
| 1998-09-30 | 57.90% |
| 1997-09-30 | 57.18% |
| 1996-09-30 | 55.64% |
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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.