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DANAHER CORP (DHR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DHR - US2358511028 - Common Stock

205.29 USD
+0.29 (+0.14%)
Last: 8/28/2025, 8:04:27 PM
205 USD
-0.29 (-0.14%)
After Hours: 8/28/2025, 8:04:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DHR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DHR against 54 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. DHR scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DHR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DHR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DHR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DHR has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DHR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DHR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDHR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.18%, DHR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.52%, DHR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
DHR has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: DHR outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DHR is significantly below the industry average of 16.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.18%
ROE 6.52%
ROIC 5.32%
ROA(3y)6.35%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)10.31%
ROE(5y)10.73%
ROIC(3y)6.76%
ROIC(5y)6.52%
DHR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDHR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

DHR's Profit Margin of 14.21% is amongst the best of the industry. DHR outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
DHR's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DHR has a better Operating Margin (19.79%) than 85.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DHR has grown nicely.
DHR has a better Gross Margin (59.72%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DHR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.79%
PM (TTM) 14.21%
GM 59.72%
OM growth 3Y-5.38%
OM growth 5Y3.63%
PM growth 3Y-13.55%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-1.01%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
DHR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDHR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DHR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
DHR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DHR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DHR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DHR Yearly Shares OutstandingDHR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
DHR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDHR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

DHR has an Altman-Z score of 4.33. This indicates that DHR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DHR (4.33) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
DHR has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.57. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DHR would need 3.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DHR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.57. This is in the better half of the industry: DHR outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
DHR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DHR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 3.57
Altman-Z 4.33
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.16%
DHR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDHR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.62 indicates that DHR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DHR has a worse Current ratio (1.62) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
DHR has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that DHR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DHR has a Quick ratio of 1.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: DHR underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.22
DHR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDHR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DHR have decreased by -2.84% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.89% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.84%
EPS 3Y-9.37%
EPS 5Y9.77%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.92%
Sales Q2Q%3.36%

3.2 Future

DHR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.73% yearly.
DHR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.73%
Revenue Next Year3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
DHR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDHR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
DHR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDHR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.26, DHR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
70.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DHR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DHR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.68, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DHR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DHR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.78. DHR is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.26
Fwd PE 23.68
DHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DHR is valued a bit cheaper than 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DHR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.23
EV/EBITDA 22.57
DHR Per share dataDHR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
DHR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.6
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.63%, DHR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.54, DHR pays a better dividend. On top of this DHR pays more dividend than 96.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.63, DHR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.63%

5.2 History

The dividend of DHR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.91%!
DHR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DHR has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.91%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
DHR Yearly Dividends per shareDHR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

23.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DHR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DHR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP23.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
DHR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDHR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
DHR Dividend Payout.DHR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DHR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DANAHER CORP

NYSE:DHR (8/28/2025, 8:04:27 PM)

After market: 205 -0.29 (-0.14%)

205.29

+0.29 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Inst Owners82%
Inst Owner Change-3.14%
Ins Owners10.82%
Ins Owner Change-18.04%
Market Cap147.00B
Analysts85.81
Price Target247.47 (20.55%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.63%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.91%
DP23.85%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date06-27 2025-06-27 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.86%
Min EPS beat(2)8.42%
Max EPS beat(2)13.3%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.93%
Max EPS beat(4)13.3%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.86%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.64%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.84%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.75%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.98%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.19%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.15%
PT rev (1m)-0.8%
PT rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.26
Fwd PE 23.68
P/S 6.12
P/FCF 30.23
P/OCF 23.83
P/B 2.81
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.57
EPS(TTM)7.53
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)8.67
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)6.79
FCFY3.31%
OCF(TTM)8.62
OCFY4.2%
SpS33.54
BVpS73.09
TBVpS-12.97
PEG (NY)5.6
PEG (5Y)2.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.18%
ROE 6.52%
ROCE 6.35%
ROIC 5.32%
ROICexc 5.54%
ROICexgc 38.86%
OM 19.79%
PM (TTM) 14.21%
GM 59.72%
FCFM 20.25%
ROA(3y)6.35%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)10.31%
ROE(5y)10.73%
ROIC(3y)6.76%
ROIC(5y)6.52%
ROICexc(3y)7.22%
ROICexc(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc(3y)54.83%
ROICexgc(5y)57.37%
ROCE(3y)8.07%
ROCE(5y)7.78%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.53%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.88%
OM growth 3Y-5.38%
OM growth 5Y3.63%
PM growth 3Y-13.55%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-1.01%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 3.57
Debt/EBITDA 2.36
Cap/Depr 54.73%
Cap/Sales 5.44%
Interest Coverage 13.86
Cash Conversion 86.39%
Profit Quality 142.46%
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 4.33
F-Score7
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)58.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.94%
Profit Quality(3y)120.48%
Profit Quality(5y)125.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.84%
EPS 3Y-9.37%
EPS 5Y9.77%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.92%
Sales Q2Q%3.36%
Revenue Next Year3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.57%
EBIT growth 5Y9.77%
EBIT Next Year10.7%
EBIT Next 3Y9.79%
EBIT Next 5Y10.1%
FCF growth 1Y-32.49%
FCF growth 3Y-9.16%
FCF growth 5Y9.82%
OCF growth 1Y-26.77%
OCF growth 3Y-7.16%
OCF growth 5Y11.1%