(DHR) Danaher - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US2358511028

DHR: Bioprocessing, Diagnostics, Lab Equipment, Filtration, Research Tools

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative products and services across professional, medical, research, and industrial sectors. The company operates through three core segments: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Diagnostics. The Biotechnology segment delivers cutting-edge bioprocessing solutions, including single-use technologies, filtration systems, and cell culture media, which are critical for the development and production of biopharmaceuticals and vaccines. This segment also provides lab-scale tools for protein purification and diagnostic assay development, along with healthcare filtration solutions. The Life Sciences segment offers a broad portfolio of scientific instruments and consumables, such as mass spectrometers, flow cytometers, and genomic analysis tools, under brands like Beckman Coulter, IDT, and Leica Microsystems. This segment supports advancements in genomics, proteomics, and cellular research. The Diagnostics segment provides clinical instruments and consumables for hospitals, laboratories, and physicians offices, focusing on areas like clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and microbiology. Danaher Corporation, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., has established itself as a key player in the healthcare and life sciences industries, with a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

Over the next three months, Danaher Corporation is expected to experience a mixed outlook based on its technical and fundamental analysis. From a technical perspective, the stock is currently trading below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, which may indicate short-term weakness. The average true range (ATR) of 7.39 suggests moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, Danahers market cap of $141.6 billion reflects its strong market position, while its forward P/E of 25.97 indicates expectations for earnings growth. The P/S ratio of 5.93 points to a premium valuation, though this could be justified by its exposure to growing sectors like biotechnology and genomics. Overall, the stock may face near-term headwinds but is likely to remain a long-term hold given its diversified portfolio and industry leadership.

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DHR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 140,493m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Diagnostics & Research
GiC Sub-Industry Health Care Equipment
IPO / Inception 1979-01-05

DHR Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 6.74
Fundamental -0.57
Dividend Rating 57.1
Rel. Strength -20.5
Analysts 4.46/5
Fair Price Momentum 162.96 USD
Fair Price DCF 150.54 USD

DHR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.51%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.77%
Annual Growth 5y 11.10%
Payout Consistency 87.5%

DHR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -66.7%
Growth Correlation 12m -73.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 35.7%
CAGR 5y 5.93%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.15
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.01
Alpha -29.17
Beta 0.714
Volatility 42.33%
Current Volume 4453.4k
Average Volume 20d 4608.7k
What is the price of DHR stocks?
As of April 26, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 196.50 with a total of 4,453,357 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.18%, over one month by -7.52%, over three months by -19.94% and over the past year by -21.16%.
Is Danaher a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Danaher is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -0.57 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of DHR as of April 2025 is 162.96. This means that DHR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -17.07%.
Is DHR a buy, sell or hold?
Danaher has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.46. Therefor, it is recommend to buy DHR.
  • Strong Buy: 18
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for DHR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, DHR Danaher will be worth about 178 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 196.50. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -9.43%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 248.4 26.4%
Analysts Target Price 284.4 44.7%
ValueRay Target Price 178 -9.4%