Danaher Corporation (DHR) — Stock Score Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Danaher is the ultimate 'picks-and-shovels' quality compounder for the biologics and CDMO industries. Through Cytiva and Pall, it controls the indispensable consumables required for biologic manufacturing, boasting high switching costs and an un-copyable moat. As the bioprocessing inventory destocking cycle inflects, Danaher's high-margin recurring revenue will drive massive operating leverage, creating a highly asymmetric risk-reward profile.

Danaher Corporation is a global diversified science and technology innovator operating in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Diagnostics, providing analytical instruments, reagents, and services. It benefits from a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands and proprietary technologies in mission-critical scientific and healthcare fields. Its Danaher Business System (DBS) drives operational excellence, innovation, and strategic acquisitions, making it a highly acquisitive conglomerate focused on high-growth segments.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$186.64
Market Cap$127.8B
P/E (TTM)36.24
P/E (Forward)20.51
Price/Book2.49
Return on Equity7.1%
Return on Invested Capital5.9%
Debt/Equity37.17
Gross Margin59.0%
Operating Margin22.9%
Revenue Growth3.7%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$4.6B

Danaher Corporation operates in the Diagnostics & Research industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danaher Corporation’s (DHR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Danaher Corporation (DHR) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (34), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Danaher Corporation have an economic moat?
Danaher Corporation (DHR) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Danaher Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Danaher Corporation (DHR) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Danaher Corporation in?
Danaher Corporation (DHR) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Diagnostics & Research industry (United States).