Company / Total Debt
Becton Dickinson Total Debt History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Total Debt
$17.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$13.9B / $17.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 100
Health Care
What the data says
Among 100 Health Care companies, Becton Dickinson is in the bottom 6% for total debt. Total Debt has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $10.6B in FY2016 to $18.9B in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$17.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.5%. Top quartile in the Health Care sector.
Increased from $14.7B to $17.6B over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Total Debt over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +8.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 6% in Health CareTop 94% of 100This company $17.6B Sector average $4.6B
▼
+287.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, total debt decreased 1.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 100 companies in the Health Care sector.
- Peak total debt was recorded in FY2018.
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 | Total DebtValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17.6B | -1.8% |
| FY2024 | $17.9B | +21.7% |
| FY2023 | $14.7B | +6.1% |
| FY2022 | $13.9B | -18.8% |
| FY2021 | $17.1B | -0.7% |
| FY2020 | $17.2B | -4.7% |
| FY2019 | $18.1B | -4.3% |
| FY2018 | $18.9B | +1.2% |
| FY2017 | $18.7B | +76.9% |
| FY2016 | $10.6B | -7.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026