Company / Operating Margin
Becton Dickinson Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
11.8%
FY2025
5-year range
10.9% / 12.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#48 of 148
Health Care
What the data says
At 11.8%, Becton Dickinson's operating margin ranks #48 of 148 in the Health Care sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 5.7% in FY2020 to 12.6% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.1%.
Improved from 10.9% to 11.8% over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#48 of 148 in Health CareTop 32% of 148This company 11.8% Sector average -284.8%
▼
+104.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 0.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 296.6pp above the Health Care sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.16 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.8% | -0.6% |
| FY2024 | 11.9% | +9.0% |
| FY2023 | 10.9% | -9.8% |
| FY2022 | 12.1% | +2.8% |
| FY2021 | 11.8% | +107.4% |
| FY2020 | 5.7% | -44.3% |
| FY2019 | 10.2% | +7.8% |
| FY2018 | 9.4% | -25.0% |
| FY2017 | 12.6% | +9.9% |
| FY2016 | 11.5% | +9.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026