Debt-to-Equity Ratio

BDX’s current debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72x means the company uses $0.72 of debt for every $1 of shareholders’ equity, reflecting how leveraged it is relative to its own capital.

Compared to the Healthcare sector median of 0.46x, BDX’s ratio is higher, placing it at the 62nd percentile among sector peers — meaning it carries more debt than 62% of similar companies. The year-over-year change is not available, the quarter-over-quarter change is not available, and no trend data is reported for the last eight quarters. Because no trend information is provided, investors cannot assess whether leverage is rising or falling, making it impossible to infer momentum in financial risk. The combination of an above-median leverage level with no trend implies a moderately higher risk of financial strain relative to peers, but without directional data this risk is unconfirmed. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the elevated debt ratio signals caution, yet the absence of a trend prevents a bearish or bullish tilt, aligning with a balanced stance.

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