DHR Danaher PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the DHR stock has a PE ratio of 43.2. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $5.29 and the stock price of $228.55 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last four-quarter average.
DHR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Danaher over the last ten years is 30.91. The current 43.2 price-to-earnings ratio is 40% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, DHR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2024 quarter at 52.07, with a price of $275.44 and an EPS of $5.29. The Oct 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 18.17, with a price of $86.66 and an EPS of $4.77.
Danaher PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 36.88% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -27.83% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.92 | 32.64% |
| 2022 | 27.08 | -27.83% |
| 2021 | 37.52 | -16.06% |
| 2020 | 44.7 | 19.71% |
| 2019 | 37.34 | 36.88% |
| 2018 | 27.28 | 5.21% |
| 2017 | 25.93 | 22.95% |
| 2016 | 21.09 | 9.22% |
| 2015 | 19.31 | -16.62% |
| 2014 | 23.16 | 16.09% |
DHR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of DHR is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
DHR PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks TMO and GE, DHR's PE ratio is higher. Danaher is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (43.2) than its peers average of 29.3.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MMM 3M Co | 16.28 | $70.4B |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 26.24 | $148.46B |
| BRKR Bruker Corp | 27.4 | $8.64B |
| A Agilent Technologies Inc | 27.79 | $38.65B |
| GE General Electric Co | 29.33 | $182.23B |
| AME Ametek Inc | 31.78 | $42.41B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 32.77 | $200.45B |
| ALGN Align Technology Inc | 36.02 | $15.76B |
| EMR Emerson Electric Co | 36.07 | $70.73B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 43.2 | $165.08B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Danaher's PE ratio?
DHR's price to earnings ratio is 43.2 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Danaher (DHR)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for DHR stock is 34.59.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Danaher (DHR)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for DHR stock is 35.79.
What is the highest PE ratio for DHR?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 52.07.
How does the current PE ratio for DHR compare to its historical average?
DHR's current price to earnings ratio is 40% above its 10-year historical average.
How is DHR's PE ratio calculated (Danaher PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Danaher's share price is $228.55. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.29. Therefore, Danaher's price to earnings ratio for today is 43.2. PE RATIO(43.2) = STOCK PRICE($228.55) / TTM EPS($5.29)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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