Danaher Corp PEG Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PEG Ratio
2.34
PE Ratio (TTM)
34.23
EPS (TTM)
$5.63
Sector
Life Sciences Tools & Services
How It's Calculated
2.34 = 34.23 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Danaher Corp's PEG ratio of 2.34 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of 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 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 Corp, 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 Life Sciences Tools & Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Danaher Corp's PEG ratio of 2.34 can be compared with peers such as TMO (2.38). 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 is DHR's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Danaher Corp's PEG of 2.34 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (2.34) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
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 Life Sciences Tools & Services peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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