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Baxter International Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $13.5B · Avg Vol: $131M/d

Second Wind: Cheap and rising again, but the business does not yet earn the optimism.

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StockRank
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Quality
42
Value
58
Momentum
67
P/E (TTM)
peers 25.1x
ROE
-14.4%
peers -31.0%
D/E
1.6x
peers 0.2x
Dividend %
0.9%
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Baxter International Inc.: fails the quant gate on quality (Q42/V55/M70; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

The ranks quoted here are from the day it was written; today's Quality, Value and Momentum are the bars above.

ABOUT BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

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Baxter International Inc. is a global healthcare company providing a broad portfolio of essential healthcare products, including kidney dialysis, sterile IV solutions, infusion systems, and surgical equipment. The company benefits from high switching costs for critical medical devices and a global installed base within hospitals and clinics. Baxter is a significant player in kidney care and hospital products, offering life-sustaining therapies and essential medical technologies worldwide.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue10.1B10.4B10.6B11.2B3.8%11.5B11.6B11.9B2.7%
EPS-4.835.25-1.27-1.87-1.88
Shares504.4M507.6M510.9M514.3M+2.0%517.0M
Debt17.2B14.1B13.4B9.8B-17.2%9.7B
Equity5.8B8.4B7.0B6.1B1.7%
Op CF1.2B1.7B1.0B845.0M-11.3%1.3B
Inv CF-931.0M3.2B-626.0M2.8B
Fin CF-1.4B-3.5B-1.1B-4.2B
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PRICE (1Y)-17.2%
22.8024.0425.2926.5427.78Aug 7Aug 28Sep 18
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$22.80
RSI (14)
12.2
52W High
$29.99
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
42
ROIC
-1.3%42.9
ROE
-14.4%32.4
GP/Assets
19.5%43.7
Op. Margin
14.4%74.1
FCF/Assets
4.5%67.9
Piotroski
430.8
Int. Cover
-0.7x34.4
D/E Ratio
1.56x7.8
Current Ratio
1.95x38.1
Value
58
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
10.3x67.7
P/FCF
15.0x76.0
P/B
1.9x63.4
P/S
1.0x83.3
Div Yield
0.9%25.4
Momentum
67
52W High %
76%59.5
RS 6M
21%78.6
SMA 50/200
1.22x89.3
EPS Rev 4W
-1.2%21.0
EPS Rev 12W
+1.2%51.6
EPS Improve
+208%87.8
Q Growth
39%69.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$13.5B
P/E (Forward)
11.2x
Gross Margin
34.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BAX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BAXBaxter International Inc.(you)$13.5B73Buy
AVTRAvantor, Inc.$9.9B70Buy
COOThe Cooper Companies, Inc.$13.9B64Hold
ATRAptarGroup, Inc.$8.5B74Buy
WSTWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.$23.7B74Buy
SOLVSolventum Corporation$15.5B83Strong Buy
ALGNAlign Technology, Inc.$11.2B85Strong Buy
TFXTeleflex Incorporated$5.9B66Buy
MMSIMerit Medical Systems, Inc.$5.4B82Strong Buy
RGENRepligen Corporation$9.9B50Hold

Peer medians: ROE -31.0% · P/E 25.1x · Gross margin 58.3%

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Baxter International Inc. (BAX): Stock Score Summary

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (58/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Baxter International Inc.: fails the quant gate on quality (Q42/V55/M70; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

Baxter International Inc. is a global healthcare company providing a broad portfolio of essential healthcare products, including kidney dialysis, sterile IV solutions, infusion systems, and surgical equipment. The company benefits from high switching costs for critical medical devices and a global installed base within hospitals and clinics. Baxter is a significant player in kidney care and hospital products, offering life-sustaining therapies and essential medical technologies worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$22.80
Market Cap$13.5B
P/E (Forward)11.20
Price/Book1.90
Return on Equity-14.4%
Return on Invested Capital-1.3%
Debt/Equity1.56x
Gross Margin34.1%
Operating Margin14.4%
Revenue Growth5.3%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$901M

Baxter International Inc. operates in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baxter International Inc.’s (BAX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Baxter International Inc. (BAX) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (58), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Baxter International Inc. have an economic moat?
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Baxter International Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Baxter International Inc. (BAX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Baxter International Inc. in?
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry (United States).