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Baxter International Inc. · Medical - Instruments & Supplies · $10B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
31.5
Below Average

Baxter International Inc. scores 31.5/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Healthcare Sector
BAX
31.5
Sector avg
32.4
Quality
Weak
Moat
Weak
Growth
Weak
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Good

BAX Price History

-75.0% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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$2,359
That's a -76.4% total return, or -25.1% annualized.

Based on Baxter International Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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BAX — Score History

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Score changes· 30/31 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 22, 202631.523.727.028.218.269.60.0
May 21, 202631.523.727.028.218.269.9-0.1
May 20, 202631.623.727.028.218.270.2-0.1
May 19, 202631.723.727.028.218.270.60.0
May 16, 202631.723.727.028.218.271.00.0
May 15, 202631.723.727.028.218.270.70.0
May 14, 202631.723.727.028.218.271.00.0
May 13, 202631.723.127.028.218.272.1-0.1
May 12, 202631.823.127.028.218.272.4+0.1
May 11, 202631.723.127.028.218.272.1+0.5

BAX — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

23.7/100 (25%)

Baxter International Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

28.2/100 (20%)

Baxter International Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

18.2/100 (15%)

Baxter International Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Financial LeverageWeak

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

69.5/100 (15%)

Baxter International Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowModerate

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorWeak

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

27/100 (25%)

Baxter International Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for BAX.

Score Composition

Quality
23.7×25%5.9
Growth
28.2×20%5.6
Risk
18.2×15%2.7
Valuation
69.5×15%10.4
Moat
27.0×25%6.8
Total
31.5Below Average

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How is the BAX UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Baxter International Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Baxter International Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Baxter International Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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