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DHR Danaher PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Sep 11, 2024, the DHR stock has a PE ratio of 47.8. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $5.69 and the stock price of $271.98 per share. An increase of 25% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 38.2 of the past four quarters.

DHR PE ratio history

How has DHR's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Danaher over the last ten years is 30.09. The current 47.8 price-to-earnings ratio is 59% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, DHR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2020 quarter at 44.7, with a price of $222.14 and an EPS of $4.97. The Oct 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 18.17, with a price of $86.66 and an EPS of $4.77.

Average
30.09
Median
27.66
Minimum
18.17
Maximum
44.7

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

What is the average PE ratio of DHR for the past years

The current PE ratio of DHR is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
33.39
5-year avg
35.26
10-year avg
30.09
15-year avg
25.96

DHR PE vs peers

What is DHR's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer MMM, DHR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than TMO's and GE's. Danaher is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (47.8) than its peers average of 36.83.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HON Honeywell International Inc 23.13 $132.56B
BRKR Bruker Corp 26.55 $9.69B
AME Ametek Inc 28.59 $38.26B
A Agilent Technologies Inc 28.66 $39.85B
EMR Emerson Electric Co 32.97 $57.22B
ALGN Align Technology Inc 38.16 $16.82B
TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 38.25 $236.25B
GE General Electric Co 38.96 $180.38B
DHR Danaher Corp 47.8 $196.43B
MMM 3M Co 76.16 $71.54B

Frequently asked questions

What is Danaher's PE ratio?

DHR's price to earnings ratio is 47.8 as of Sep 11, 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 33.39.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Danaher (DHR)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for DHR stock is 35.26.

What is the highest PE ratio for DHR?

The current PE of 47.8 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.

How does the current PE ratio for DHR compare to its historical average?

DHR's current price to earnings ratio is 59% 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 (Sep 11, 2024), Danaher's share price is $271.98. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $5.69. Therefore, Danaher's price to earnings ratio for today is 47.8. PE RATIO(47.8) = STOCK PRICE($271.98) / TTM EPS($5.69)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.