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DANAHER CORP (DHR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DHR - US2358511028 - Common Stock

230.32 USD
-1.15 (-0.5%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
230.32 USD
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

DHR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DHR was profitable.
In the past year DHR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DHR has always been profitable.
DHR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

DHR's Return On Assets of 4.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHR outperforms 77.19% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.86%, DHR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DHR's Return On Invested Capital of 5.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHR outperforms 71.93% of its industry peers.
DHR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.99%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.38%
ROE 6.86%
ROIC 5.38%
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

The Profit Margin of DHR (14.43%) is better than 82.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DHR has remained more or less at the same level.
DHR has a Operating Margin of 19.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DHR outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
DHR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.59%, DHR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DHR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.48%
PM (TTM) 14.43%
GM 59.59%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for DHR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DHR has more shares outstanding
DHR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 4.74 indicates that DHR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DHR (4.74) is better than 80.70% of its industry peers.
DHR has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DHR would need 3.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DHR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.36) than 80.70% of its industry peers.
DHR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DHR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 3.36
Altman-Z 4.74
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC10.52%
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

DHR has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that DHR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DHR's Current ratio of 1.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DHR is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that DHR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DHR has a worse Quick ratio (1.10) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 1.1
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

DHR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.63%.
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 2.22% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DHR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.63%
EPS 3Y-9.37%
EPS 5Y9.77%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.92%
Sales Q2Q%4.4%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DHR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DHR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%
EPS Next 5Y8.73%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 29.87, DHR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DHR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. DHR is around the same levels.
DHR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.07.
DHR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DHR is cheaper than 71.93% of the companies in the same industry.
DHR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.87
Fwd PE 27.07
DHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DHR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DHR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DHR is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.43
EV/EBITDA 24.91
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)7.39
PEG (5Y)3.06
EPS Next 2Y6.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.55%, DHR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
DHR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.09. DHR pays more dividend than 96.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, DHR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DHR grows each year by 6.91%, which is quite nice.
DHR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

24.18% 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.
DP24.18%
EPS Next 2Y6.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%
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 (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 230.32 0 (0%)

230.32

-1.15 (-0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners83.03%
Inst Owner Change0.91%
Ins Owners10.82%
Ins Owner Change-17.42%
Market Cap162.69B
Revenue(TTM)24.27B
Net Income(TTM)3.50B
Analysts85.52
Price Target263.26 (14.3%)
Short Float %1.3%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.91%
DP24.18%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date12-26 2025-12-26 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.58%
Min EPS beat(2)8.42%
Max EPS beat(2)8.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.93%
Max EPS beat(4)13.3%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.05%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.36%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.63%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.71%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.3%
PT rev (1m)1.53%
PT rev (3m)6.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.87
Fwd PE 27.07
P/S 6.7
P/FCF 32.43
P/OCF 25.75
P/B 3.19
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.91
EPS(TTM)7.71
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)8.51
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)7.1
FCFY3.08%
OCF(TTM)8.94
OCFY3.88%
SpS34.36
BVpS72.3
TBVpS-14.12
PEG (NY)7.39
PEG (5Y)3.06
Graham Number111.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.38%
ROE 6.86%
ROCE 6.42%
ROIC 5.38%
ROICexc 5.5%
ROICexgc 36.01%
OM 19.48%
PM (TTM) 14.43%
GM 59.59%
FCFM 20.67%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.53%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 3.36
Debt/EBITDA 2.36
Cap/Depr 53.78%
Cap/Sales 5.36%
Interest Coverage 14.73
Cash Conversion 88.41%
Profit Quality 143.22%
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z 4.74
F-Score7
WACC10.52%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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)3.63%
EPS 3Y-9.37%
EPS 5Y9.77%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%
EPS Next 5Y8.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.92%
Sales Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.57%
EBIT growth 5Y9.77%
EBIT Next Year10.96%
EBIT Next 3Y8.58%
EBIT Next 5Y9.15%
FCF growth 1Y-25.96%
FCF growth 3Y-9.16%
FCF growth 5Y9.82%
OCF growth 1Y-21.86%
OCF growth 3Y-7.16%
OCF growth 5Y11.1%

DANAHER CORP / DHR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DHR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DHR.


Can you provide the valuation status for DANAHER CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DANAHER CORP (DHR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DHR stock?

DANAHER CORP (DHR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for DHR stock?

The financial health rating of DANAHER CORP (DHR) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DHR stock?

The dividend rating of DANAHER CORP (DHR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.18%.