Danaher (FRA:DAP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.21 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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FRA:DAP Danaher Corp FRA:DAP
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Price €174.00
GF Value €207.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Danaher FRA:DAP -1.02% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.21 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:DAP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €207.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Danaher ranks worse than 70.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Danaher's current share price is €174.00. Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €54.17. Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.21.

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

FRA:DAP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57   Med: 3.97   Max: 7.45
Current: 3.16

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.

FRA:DAP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.59% of 136 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.915 vs FRA:DAP: 3.16

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 Mar. 2026 was €64.718. 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 €54.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Danaher  (FRA:DAP) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:DAP 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
=174.00/54.17
=3.21

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=64.718/330.2130*330.2130
=64.718

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Danaher Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 32.281 241.018 44.227
201609 29.878 241.428 40.866
201612 31.503 241.432 43.087
201703 32.041 243.801 43.398
201706 31.503 244.955 42.468
201709 30.611 246.819 40.954
201712 31.973 246.524 42.827
201803 31.569 249.554 41.772
201806 33.291 251.989 43.625
201809 33.841 252.439 44.267
201812 35.354 251.233 46.468
201903 37.038 254.202 48.113
201906 37.756 256.143 48.674
201909 39.069 256.759 50.246
201912 37.101 256.974 47.675
202003 38.245 258.115 48.928
202006 41.312 257.797 52.917
202009 41.468 260.280 52.610
202012 42.196 260.474 53.494
202103 43.762 264.877 54.557
202106 45.916 271.696 55.805
202109 47.803 274.310 57.545
202112 51.861 278.802 61.424
202203 54.642 287.504 62.759
202206 58.427 296.311 65.112
202209 62.880 296.808 69.957
202212 62.753 296.797 69.818
202303 63.799 301.836 69.797
202306 64.664 305.109 69.984
202309 66.457 307.789 71.299
202312 66.351 306.746 71.427
202403 66.388 312.332 70.189
202406 64.025 314.175 67.293
202409 63.998 315.301 67.025
202412 65.796 315.605 68.841
202503 65.729 319.799 67.869
202506 63.380 322.561 64.884
202509 61.606 324.800 62.633
202512 63.466 324.054 64.672
202603 64.718 330.213 64.718

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 3.21 mean?
Danaher (FRA:DAP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.21 as of Jul. 15, 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 19% 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 136 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Danaher's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.21 is 19% 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 1.92. Danaher's value of 3.21 is 67.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaher ranks #96 out of 136 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Danaher has a GF Score™ of 77/100 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 136 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Danaher in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92. Danaher's value of 3.21 is 67.6% 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 1.92, 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 1.92, based on 136 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 3.21 is 67.6% 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 1.92 — 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 3.21, which is 19% 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 (FRA:DAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €207.90, compared to a current price of €174.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.21, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 67.6% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.92. Danaher's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 (FRA:DAP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.21 as of Jul. 15, 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 (FRA:DAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaher stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €174.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €207.90. GuruFocus considers Danaher to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DAP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.21 (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.97)
  • GF Value™: €207.90 vs. price of €174.00 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.6% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#96 of 136)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DAP 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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