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BDX Current Ratio Analysis

0.87x

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations with short-term assets; BDX’s 0.87x means it has $0.87 of current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

23th percentile

BDX

0.87x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

0.94x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations with short-term assets; BDX’s 0.87x means it has $0.87 of current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities.

This sits below the sector median of 1.25x, placing the company at the 24th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -7.4%, declining from 0.94x to 0.87x in the latest period. A ratio under 1x combined with a sequential decline points to tighter liquidity, which raises the risk of difficulty meeting near-term obligations. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it flags a specific balance-sheet weakness that the

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about BDX?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

Who are BDX's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.