Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 45.44% | 45.22% | 42.17% | 44.92% | 45.12% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.80% | 11.88% | 10.90% | 12.09% | 11.76% |
| Pretax margin | 8.62% | 9.94% | 8.58% | 9.45% | 8.84% |
| Net profit margin | 7.68% | 8.45% | 7.66% | 9.43% | 10.94% |
Return on investment
| Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | — | 4.18% | 4.00% | 4.31% | 4.18% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | — | 2.98% | 2.81% | 3.36% | 3.88% |
| Return on total capital | — | 9.78% | 8.19% | 8.63% | 9.13% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | 6.59% | 5.75% | 7.04% | 8.84% |