DHR (Danaher) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.03 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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DHR Danaher Corp DHR
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Price $194.98
GF Value $240.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Danaher DHR -0.61% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates DHR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $240.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Danaher ranks worse than 73.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Danaher's current share price is $194.98. Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $64.39. Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DHR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57   Med: 3.97   Max: 7.45
Current: 3.03

During the past years, Danaher's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.45. The lowest was 2.57. And the median was 3.97.

DHR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.28% of 131 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs DHR: 3.03

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Danaher's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $74.806. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $64.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Danaher  (NYSE:DHR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Danaher Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Danaher Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.31 3.26 3.74 3.01 2.96

DHR vs TMO, IDXX, A: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=194.98/64.39
=3.03

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Danaher's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=74.806/333.9520*333.9520
=74.806

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Danaher Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 33.533 241.428 46.384
201612 33.231 241.432 45.966
201703 34.269 243.801 46.941
201706 35.397 244.955 48.257
201709 36.485 246.819 49.365
201712 37.838 246.524 51.257
201803 38.926 249.554 52.091
201806 38.891 251.989 51.541
201809 39.488 252.439 52.239
201812 40.221 251.233 53.464
201903 41.851 254.202 54.981
201906 42.662 256.143 55.622
201909 43.028 256.759 55.964
201912 41.224 256.974 53.573
202003 42.260 258.115 54.676
202006 46.523 257.797 60.266
202009 48.843 260.280 62.668
202012 51.333 260.474 65.814
202103 52.098 264.877 65.684
202106 55.321 271.696 67.997
202109 56.239 274.310 68.467
202112 58.600 278.802 70.192
202203 60.179 287.504 69.901
202206 61.762 296.311 69.608
202209 62.257 296.808 70.048
202212 66.475 296.797 74.797
202303 68.308 301.836 75.576
202306 70.058 305.109 76.681
202309 70.926 307.789 76.955
202312 72.357 306.746 78.775
202403 72.160 312.332 77.155
202406 68.919 314.175 73.257
202409 71.030 315.301 75.232
202412 68.896 315.605 72.901
202503 71.058 319.799 74.203
202506 73.102 322.561 75.684
202509 72.308 324.800 74.345
202512 74.316 324.054 76.586
202603 74.818 330.213 75.665
202606 74.806 333.952 74.806

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 mean?
Danaher (DHR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Danaher and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 3.97. Over the past decade, Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 7.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaher ranks #96 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Danaher's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 7.45. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. Danaher's value of 3.03 is 73.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaher ranks #96 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Danaher has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMO and IDXX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Danaher ranks #96 out of 131 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Danaher in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. Danaher's value of 3.03 is 73.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Danaher's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 7.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.97 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Danaher has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.75, based on 131 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Danaher's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 is 73.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Danaher and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danaher's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 3.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danaher stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaher (DHR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $240.24, compared to a current price of $194.98 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 73.1% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.75. Danaher's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaher (DHR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Danaher (DHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaher stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $194.98 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $240.24. GuruFocus considers Danaher to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.03 (24% below median its 10-year median of 3.97)
  • GF Value™: $240.24 vs. price of $194.98 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.1% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#96 of 131)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Danaher Business Description

Address 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 800W, Washington, DC, USA, 20037-1701
In 1984, Danaher's founders transformed a real estate organization into an industrial-focused manufacturing company. Then, through a series of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, Danaher now focuses primarily on manufacturing scientific instruments and consumables in the life sciences and diagnostic industries after the late 2023 divestiture of its environmental and applied solutions group, Veralto.
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