DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) Factsheet
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DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) Stock Analysis
Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-21. Data as of Q3 2026.
Overall Grade: F (Concerning)
Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 6.1%. FCF margin 22.4%. D/E 0.5x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 6.1% | Below expectations |
| FCF Margin | 22.4% | Strong cash generation |
| Debt/Equity | 0.5x | Conservative leverage |
ROIC 6.1% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 22.4% — Top 5%.
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Profitability: DANAHER CORP /DE/ earns 6.1% ROIC, Top 50% in Other
ROIC TTM 6.1%, sector median 5.5%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 18.1% × asset turnover 0.3x. Gross margin 58.6%. Operating margin 20.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
| Metric | DHR | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 6.1% | Warning | Above sector median of 5.5% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.2% | Adequate | Moderate equity returns |
| Gross Margin | 58.6% | Excellent | Strong pricing power |
| Operating Margin | 20.4% | Excellent | Efficient operations |
Cash Flow: DANAHER CORP /DE/ generates $5.7B FCF at 22.4% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters
FCF TTM $5.7B. FCF margin 22.4%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 1.6x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
| Metric | DHR | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 22.4% | Excellent | Excellent cash conversion |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $5.7B | Good | Positive cash generation |
| OCF/Net Income | 1.6x | Excellent | High earnings quality |
| FCF Consistency (8Q) | N/A | Warning | Variable cash flow |
Balance Sheet: DANAHER CORP /DE/ at 0.5x leverage, 14.5x interest coverage
Debt/Equity 0.5x. Total debt $26.5B, cash & investments $5.7B. Interest coverage 14.5x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
| Metric | DHR | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt to Equity | 0.5x | Good | Conservative capital structure |
| Net Cash Position | $-20.8B | Warning | Net debt position |
| Interest Coverage | 14.5x | Excellent | Comfortable debt service |
Valuation: DANAHER CORP /DE/ trades at 37.7x earnings
P/E 37.7x. EV/Sales 7.2x. FCF yield 3.5%. Dividend yield 0.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
| Metric | DHR | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 37.7x | Adequate | Premium valuation |
| EV/Sales | 7.2x | Adequate | Growth premium priced in |
| FCF Yield | 3.5% | Adequate | Lower cash yield |
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% | Adequate | Growth focus over income |
Capital Allocation: DANAHER CORP /DE/ returns 1.2% shareholder yield, reducing shares 0.4% YoY
Total shareholder yield 1.2% (div 0.6% + buyback 0.5%). Share count -0.4% YoY. Capital returned $1.9B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
| Metric | DHR | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.2% | Adequate | Dividend + buyback yield combined |
| Buyback Yield | 0.5% | Adequate | Minimal buyback activity |
| Share Count Change (YoY) | -0.4% | Adequate | Net share reduction (accretive) |
| Total Capital Returned (TTM) | $1.9B | Good | Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders |
Sector Rankings
| Metric | Value | Percentile | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 6.1% | Top 50% | 1.1x above |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 22.4% | Top 5% | 11.6x above |
| Gross Margin | 58.6% | Top 25% | 2.0x above |
| Operating Margin | 20.4% | Top 50% | 2.4x above |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.2% | Top 50% | 1.4x above |
| P/E Ratio | 37.7x | N/A | - |
Financial Scorecard
| Metric | DHR | Rating | Sector Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 6.1% | Warning | Top 50% of sector (median: 5.5%) |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 22.4% | Excellent | Top 5% of sector (median: 1.9%) |
| Gross Margin | 58.6% | Excellent | Top 25% of sector (median: 29.1%) |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 49.4% | Good | Moderate leverage |
| P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) | 37.7x | Adequate | High expectations priced in |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 3.5% | Adequate | Moderate yield |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is DANAHER CORP /DE/'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?
DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 6.1%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 6.2% with a declining trend. Sector median 5.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
Q: What is DANAHER CORP /DE/'s Free Cash Flow Margin?
DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) has a free cash flow margin of 22.4%, generating $5.7 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
Q: What is DANAHER CORP /DE/'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?
DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) trades at a P/E ratio of 37.7x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 7.2x. FCF yield 3.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
Q: Does DANAHER CORP /DE/ pay a dividend?
DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 1.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
Q: What is DANAHER CORP /DE/'s revenue and earnings growth?
DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) grew revenue by 5.5% year-over-year. EPS +25.7% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
Q: Is DANAHER CORP /DE/ buying back stock?
DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) repurchased $894.0 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 0.5%. Share count -0.4% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
Q: How does DANAHER CORP /DE/ compare to competitors in Other?
Compared to other companies in Other, DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) shows: ROIC 6.1%, sector median 5.5% (Top 50%). FCF margin 22.4%, sector median 1.9% (Top 5%). Gross margin 58.6%, 29.5pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Other companies with available SEC filings.
Q: What warning signs should I watch for with DANAHER CORP /DE/?
No quantitative warning flags fired for DANAHER CORP /DE/ (DHR) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-21.
Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-21. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.
Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.
Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.
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