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BDX Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

6.6%

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and BDX’s current 6.6% means it earns $0.066 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

26th percentile

BDX

6.6%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

6.7%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and BDX’s current 6.6% means it earns $0.066 for every $1 of equity.

This sits well below the sector median of 13.5%, placing the firm at the 25th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies generate higher returns. The trend direction is unavailable, and the year-over-year change is also not reported, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -1.5%, as ROE slipped from 6.7% to 6.6%. The combination of a low ROE relative to peers with a slight recent decline points to below-average profitability and limited near-term improvement. For an investor, this increases the opportunity cost of holding BDX versus better-performing sector names, though the drop is small. This weak level does not directly support a bullish case, but it aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming a lack of standout strength without signaling a sharp deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about BDX?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are BDX's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.