Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | BMY |
|---|---|
| Name | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Health Care |
| GICS Industry Group | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
| GICS Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| Market Capitalization | 127.02 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 38.62% | 24.62% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 12.29% | 20.37% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 5.09% | -4.02% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 28.01% | 66.36% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.19 | 0.93 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -47.67% | -80.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.23 | 0.36 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.95 | 0.58 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) posts ROE of 44.01%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
44.01%
Group distribution
- Max
- 109.18%
- BMY
- 44.01%
- Q3
- 6.23%
- Median
- -26.66%
- Q1
- -64.05%
- Min
- -167.77%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 86.02%
- BMY
- 44.01%
- NVS
- 24.33%
- AZN
- 22.57%
- JNJ
- 20.02%
- MRK
- 5.06%
- ABBV
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) keeps 18.47% of revenue as net profit on net margin, above the industry benchmark range. That is unusually strong bottom-line conversion, though tax effects, asset sales, or other one-off gains should be checked before treating it as durable.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
18.47%
Group distribution
- BMY
- 18.47%
- Max
- 18.05%
- Q3
- 4.78%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- -4.14%
- Min
- -17.05%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 31.90%
- BMY
- 18.47%
- AZN
- 17.68%
- NVS
- 17.49%
- JNJ
- 16.20%
- ABBV
- 15.67%
- MRK
- 3.64%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) turns 33.79% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
33.79%
Group distribution
- Max
- 83.12%
- BMY
- 33.79%
- Q3
- 14.77%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- -78.82%
- Min
- -207.40%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 53.66%
- ABBV
- 39.59%
- MRK
- 35.22%
- NVS
- 34.27%
- BMY
- 33.79%
- AZN
- 29.57%
- JNJ
- 25.74%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 44.01% | -26.66% |
| ROA (TTM) | 10.90% | -12.50% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 18.47% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 33.79% | 0.00% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 70.50% | 37.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) grew revenue -0.22%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
No usable EPS growth is available for Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -0.22% | 11.45% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 1.45% | 9.94% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | 4.28% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 5.46% | 4.17% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has current ratio of 1.59, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
1.59
Group distribution
- Max
- 25.13
- Q3
- 12.13
- Median
- 5.52
- Q1
- 2.47
- BMY
- 1.59
- Min
- 0.10
Largest peers
- BMY
- 1.59
- LLY
- 1.39
- MRK
- 1.35
- JNJ
- 1.02
- AZN
- 1.01
- NVS
- 0.88
- ABBV
- 0.87
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91, above the industry benchmark range. Debt sits unusually high against shareholders’ equity, leaving the balance sheet more exposed to rate, refinancing, or earnings shocks.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
1.91
Group distribution
- BMY
- 1.91
- Max
- 1.42
- Q3
- 0.65
- Median
- 0.15
- Q1
- 0.02
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- BMY
- 1.91
- NVS
- 1.29
- LLY
- 1.23
- MRK
- 1.20
- AZN
- 0.66
- JNJ
- 0.55
- ABBV
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.59 | 5.52 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.91 | 0.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.77 | 1.08 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has dividend yield of 3.99%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
3.99%
Group distribution
- BMY
- 3.99%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BMY
- 3.99%
- NVS
- 2.88%
- ABBV
- 2.40%
- MRK
- 2.29%
- JNJ
- 1.94%
- AZN
- 1.73%
- LLY
- 0.49%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has payout ratio of 55.88%, above the peer distribution for its industry. The dividend consumes more reported earnings than peers normally do, leaving unusually thin earnings cover.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
55.88%
Group distribution
- BMY
- 55.88%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MRK
- 343.43%
- ABBV
- 117.35%
- NVS
- 90.46%
- JNJ
- 80.12%
- BMY
- 55.88%
- AZN
- 45.38%
- LLY
- 21.71%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.99% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 55.88% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) trades at P/E ratio of 13.78, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
13.78
Group distribution
- Max
- 85.34
- Q3
- 43.46
- Median
- 26.69
- BMY
- 13.78
- Q1
- 13.30
- Min
- 0.07
Largest peers
- MRK
- 148.21
- ABBV
- 50.05
- LLY
- 43.95
- JNJ
- 41.92
- NVS
- 31.02
- AZN
- 26.37
- BMY
- 13.78
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) trades at 2.54 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
2.54
Group distribution
- Max
- 58.18
- Q3
- 25.77
- Median
- 7.30
- Q1
- 3.01
- BMY
- 2.54
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- LLY
- 13.95
- ABBV
- 7.80
- JNJ
- 6.69
- MRK
- 5.37
- NVS
- 5.35
- AZN
- 4.63
- BMY
- 2.54
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) trades at 5.43 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
BMY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
5.43
Group distribution
- Max
- 13.53
- Q3
- 6.54
- BMY
- 5.43
- Median
- 3.25
- Q1
- 1.69
- Min
- -5.59
Largest peers
- LLY
- 29.96
- NVS
- 8.25
- JNJ
- 8.16
- MRK
- 8.06
- AZN
- 5.59
- BMY
- 5.43
- ABBV
- -112.34
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BMY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 13.78 | 26.69 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.54 | 7.30 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 5.43 | 3.25 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 5.01% | -1.66% |