Baxter International Inc. (BAX) — Stock Score Summary

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (43/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Baxter is a medical technology company undergoing a complex restructuring and debt reduction phase. It lacks the high ROIC and clear organic growth runway of a high-conviction compounder.

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$18.40
Market Cap$9.9B
P/E (Forward)9.64
Price/Book1.66
Return on Equity-15.0%
Return on Invested Capital-1.3%
Debt/Equity161.02
Gross Margin34.6%
Operating Margin6.0%
Revenue Growth2.9%
Dividend Yield1.0%
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 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (53), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Baxter International Inc. have an economic moat?
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. 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).
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