Danaher Corporation PEG Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PEG Ratio
1.17
PE Ratio (TTM)
35.47
EPS (TTM)
$5.15
Sector
Healthcare
How It's Calculated
1.17 = 35.47 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Danaher Corporation's PEG ratio of 1.17 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.
About Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation (DHR) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in Diagnostics & Research. With a market capitalization of about $129.29B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $182.67, within a 52-week range of $160.93 to $242.80 (-24.8% from the high, +13.5% from the low). Beta of 0.84 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 14.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Danaher Corporation, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Healthcare names on our S&P 100 coverage, Danaher Corporation's PEG ratio of 1.17 can be compared with peers such as LLY (1.48), JNJ (2.93), UNH (1.32). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Healthcare stocks.
Key Takeaways
- DHR is grouped in the Healthcare sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.84 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 14.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DHR's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Danaher Corporation's PEG of 1.17 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG near 1.17 is in a moderate zone; growth and PE are roughly balanced on this snapshot.
What are limitations of PEG for DHR?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Healthcare peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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