Merit Medical [MMSI] vs Becton, Dickinson [BDX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Merit Medical
NASDAQ
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Becton, Dickinson
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Merit Medical wins in 6 metrics, Becton, Dickinson wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Becton, Dickinson appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Merit Medical | Becton, Dickinson | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.44 | 36.04 | Becton, Dickinson |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.41 | 2.11 | Becton, Dickinson |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 55.14 | 76.34 | Merit Medical |
| PEG Ratio | 23.07 | 11.82 | Becton, Dickinson |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.27 | 12.20 | Becton, Dickinson |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.31% | 7.18% | Merit Medical |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.30% | 16.01% | Becton, Dickinson |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.30% | 16.01% | Becton, Dickinson |
| Return on Equity | 8.60% | 5.89% | Merit Medical |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.19% | 3.69% | Merit Medical |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $182.76M | $3.07B | Becton, Dickinson |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -5.43% | -17.97% | Merit Medical |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.54 | 2.55 | Becton, Dickinson |
| Enterprise Value | $5.43B | $68.00B | Becton, Dickinson |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.79 | 3.26 | Becton, Dickinson |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.24% | 42.81% | Merit Medical |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $24 | $72 | Becton, Dickinson |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.97 | $5.16 | Becton, Dickinson |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.66 | 0.22 | Becton, Dickinson |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Merit Medical vs Becton, Dickinson Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Medical | -0.08% | 0.94% | -10.24% | -10.94% | -22.14% | -10.92% |
| Becton, Dickinson | 3.10% | 9.71% | 10.81% | 15.21% | -15.70% | -14.57% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Medical | -5.43% | 35.88% | 83.69% | 246.62% | 573.86% | 509.98% |
| Becton, Dickinson | -17.97% | -26.61% | -23.17% | 33.78% | 179.52% | 265.18% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Merit Medical vs Becton, Dickinson
| Metric | MMSI | BDX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.07B | $53.31B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 710,905 | 2,491,688 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 731,742 | 2,881,043 |
| Last Close | $85.58 | $193.50 |
| 52 Week Range | $81.04 - $111.45 | $163.33 - $251.99 |
| % from 52W High | -23.21% | -23.21% |
| All-Time High | $111.45 (Jan 27, 2025) | $287.32 (Jul 24, 2023) |
| % from All-Time High | -23.21% | -32.65% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.09% | -0.43% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.16% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 55.14 | 76.34 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.13 | $88.07 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $5.77 | $2.38 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $239.96M | $3.30B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $190.72M | $3.50B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $3.03 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Merit Medical vs Becton, Dickinson
| Metric | MMSI | BDX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.44 | 36.04 |
| Forward P/E | 23.07 | 11.82 |
| PEG Ratio | 23.07 | 11.82 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.54 | 2.55 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.41 | 2.11 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.07B | $53.31B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.43B | $68.00B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.79 | 3.26 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 19.27 | 12.20 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.66 | 0.22 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.13 | $88.07 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Merit Medical vs Becton, Dickinson
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MMSI | BDX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $355.35M | $5.27B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $183.33M | $3.02B |
| Gross Profit | $172.02M | $2.26B |
| Research & Development | $22.48M | $302.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $42.06M | $637.00M |
| EBITDA | $77.83M | $1.21B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $37.96M | $363.00M |
| Income Tax | $7.81M | $55.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $30.15M | $308.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MMSI | BDX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $395.53M | $667.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $958.64M | $8.67B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $196.82M | $7.69B |
| Long-Term Debt | $808.22M | $17.67B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.43B | $25.24B |
| Retained Earnings | $725.69M | $16.15B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $432.99M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MMSI | BDX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $57.24M | $941.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.05M | $35.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-1.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MMSI | BDX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.67M | 4.69M |
| Short Ratio | 6.49 | 1.49 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 710,905 | 2,491,688 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 731,742 | 2,881,043 |
| Shares Outstanding | 58.74M | 289.10M |
| Float Shares | 57.82M | 285.93M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.09% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Merit Medical vs Becton, Dickinson
| Metric | MMSI | BDX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $3.03 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $3.16 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $9.48 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 |