Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)

Interest coverage

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,954,000 2,068,000 2,244,000 2,144,000 2,101,000 2,325,000 2,272,000 2,394,000 2,220,000 2,688,000 2,533,000 2,304,000 2,209,000 1,465,000 1,388,000 1,621,000 1,461,000 1,815,000 2,270,000 2,483,000
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 461,000 452,000 443,000 423,000 402,000 398,000 405,000 421,000 448,000 468,000 480,000 500,000 510,000 528,000 546,000 567,000 604,000 639,000 679,000 705,000
Interest coverage 4.24 4.58 5.07 5.07 5.23 5.84 5.61 5.69 4.96 5.74 5.28 4.61 4.33 2.77 2.54 2.86 2.42 2.84 3.34 3.52

December 31, 2023 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $1,954,000K ÷ $461,000K
= 4.24

Interest coverage, a key financial ratio that indicates a company's ability to meet its interest obligations, has remained relatively stable for Becton Dickinson & Co. over the last several quarters. With values consistently above 5 in the range of 5.41 to 6.69, the company has consistently generated sufficient operating income to cover its interest expenses. The highest interest coverage ratio of 6.69 was observed in Q3 2022, indicating a strong ability to service debt obligations during that period. Overall, the trend suggests that Becton Dickinson & Co. has maintained a healthy interest coverage ratio, providing a buffer against potential fluctuations in earnings and confirming its financial stability in meeting interest payment obligations.


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Dec 31, 2023


See also:

Becton Dickinson and Company Interest Coverage (Quarterly Data)