Danaher Corp PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
34.23
Stock Price
$197.50
EPS (TTM)
$5.63
Forward PE
21.92
How It's Calculated
34.23 = $197.50 ÷ $5.63
What This Means
Danaher Corp's PE ratio of 34.2 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About Danaher Corp
Danaher Corp (DHR) operates in the Life Sciences Tools & Services sector, specifically in Life Sciences Tools & Services. With a market capitalization of about $137.07B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $197.50, within a 52-week range of $160.93 to $242.80 (-18.7% from the high, +22.7% from the low). Beta of 0.78 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Danaher Corp, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Life Sciences Tools & Services names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Life Sciences Tools & Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Danaher Corp's PE ratio of 34.23 can be compared with peers such as TMO (30.64). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Life Sciences Tools & Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- DHR is grouped in the Life Sciences Tools & Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.78 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does DHR's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Danaher Corp. A trailing PE of 34.23 means the market is pricing the stock at 34.23 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Life Sciences Tools & Services peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 34.23 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Life Sciences Tools & Services names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as TMO (30.64) offer context. DHR's PE of 34.23 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes DHR metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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