BDX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 5.1% means the company generates $5.10 of free cash flow—cash profit after capital spending—for every $100 of its market value.
Sector Performance
62th percentileBDX
5.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 5.1% means the company generates $5.10 of free cash flow—cash profit after capital spending—for every $100 of its market value.
That yield sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing BDX in the 61st percentile among peers. The trend is decreasing: the metric fell 20.3% year-over-year and 3.8% quarter-over-quarter. A yield above the median offers some income buffer, but the persistent decline signals that cash generation is shrinking relative to price, which raises near-term valuation risk. This mixed picture—above-average level with a falling trend—aligns with the NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BDX?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are BDX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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5.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How BDX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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