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Becton, Dickinson & Co. (BDX)
Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Difficulty: Beginner
Profitability ratios measure the company’s ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Becton, Dickinson & Co., profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-27).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s gross profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s operating profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s ROE deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s ROA deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Gross Profit Margin
Becton, Dickinson & Co., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-27).
1 2018 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s gross profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
Operating Profit Margin
Becton, Dickinson & Co., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Sep 30, 2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 30, 2013 | ||
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| Health Care Equipment & Services | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-27).
1 2018 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s operating profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
Net Profit Margin
Becton, Dickinson & Co., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Sep 30, 2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 30, 2013 | ||
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-27).
1 2018 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
Becton, Dickinson & Co., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Sep 30, 2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 30, 2013 | ||
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| ROE, Sector | |||||||
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-27).
1 2018 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s ROE deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
Becton, Dickinson & Co., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Sep 30, 2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 30, 2013 | ||
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| ROA, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | |
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| Medtronic PLC | |
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| Stryker Corp. | |
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| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | |
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| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | |
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| ROA, Sector | |||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | |
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| ROA, Industry | |||||||
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-27).
1 2018 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Becton, Dickinson & Co.’s ROA deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |