Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)
Interest coverage
| Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 2,495,000 | 2,533,000 | 2,114,000 | 2,181,000 | 2,161,000 |
| Interest expense | US$ in thousands | 613,000 | 528,000 | 452,000 | 398,000 | 469,000 |
| Interest coverage | 4.07 | 4.80 | 4.68 | 5.48 | 4.61 |
September 30, 2025 calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $2,495,000K ÷ $613,000K
= 4.07
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
Becton Dickinson and Company
BDX
4.07
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—
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