BDX vs SOLV
Becton Dickinson and Solventum, both Healthcare
Becton Dickinson is the larger company at $40B against $13B. On trailing earnings SOLV is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 11.2 against 57.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year BDX returned +44% against +26% for SOLV. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts SOLV ahead, 8/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | BDX | SOLV |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $190 | $91.53 |
| Market cap | $40B | $13B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 57.3 | 11.2 |
| Dividend yield | 2.2% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +44% | +26% |
| 5-year return | +5.8% | n/a |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Becton Dickinson
Revenue of $5.0B in Q3 2026, net income $377M. Its largest reported line is Connected Care, 38% of the disclosed total.
Solventum
Revenue of $2.2B in Q2 2026, net income $92M. Its largest reported line is Med Surg, 42% of the disclosed total.
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