Danaher (MEX:DHR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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MEX:DHR Danaher Corp MEX:DHR
66 GF Score
Price MXN3,355.00
GF Value MXN4,203.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Danaher Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Danaher MEX:DHR -0.30% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates MEX:DHR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,203.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Danaher ranks worse than 70.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Danaher's current share price is MXN3355.00. Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,124.37. Danaher's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.98.

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

MEX:DHR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57   Med: 3.97   Max: 7.45
Current: 2.97

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.

MEX:DHR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.59% of 136 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.775 vs MEX:DHR: 2.97

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 MXN1,305.286. 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 MXN1,124.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Danaher  (MEX: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

MEX: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
=3355.00/1124.37
=2.98

* 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)
=1305.286/333.9520*333.9520
=1,305.286

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Danaher Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 648.382 241.428 896.866
201612 685.133 241.432 947.685
201703 645.243 243.801 883.836
201706 639.828 244.955 872.290
201709 662.132 246.819 895.880
201712 743.126 246.524 1,006.670
201803 707.194 249.554 946.364
201806 764.196 251.989 1,012.762
201809 738.629 252.439 977.134
201812 789.733 251.233 1,049.754
201903 811.827 254.202 1,066.519
201906 819.494 256.143 1,068.433
201909 849.459 256.759 1,104.844
201912 777.477 256.974 1,010.375
202003 990.906 258.115 1,282.045
202006 1,073.845 257.797 1,391.066
202009 1,078.994 260.280 1,384.402
202012 1,021.123 260.474 1,309.175
202103 1,064.933 264.877 1,342.648
202106 1,101.216 271.696 1,353.547
202109 1,156.393 274.310 1,407.822
202112 1,202.120 278.802 1,439.912
202203 1,198.220 287.504 1,391.800
202206 1,242.537 296.311 1,400.379
202209 1,252.303 296.808 1,409.022
202212 1,296.003 296.797 1,458.245
202303 1,231.247 301.836 1,362.254
202306 1,201.073 305.109 1,314.615
202309 1,235.447 307.789 1,340.464
202312 1,228.199 306.746 1,337.131
202403 1,197.593 312.332 1,280.492
202406 1,262.594 314.175 1,342.073
202409 1,398.608 315.301 1,481.340
202412 1,436.871 315.605 1,520.400
202503 1,453.716 319.799 1,518.052
202506 1,376.459 322.561 1,425.068
202509 1,326.429 324.800 1,363.804
202512 1,338.112 324.054 1,378.984
202603 1,349.178 330.213 1,364.455
202606 1,305.286 333.952 1,305.286

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 2.98 mean?
Danaher (MEX:DHR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 as of Jul. 25, 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 25% 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 2.98 is 25% 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 1.78. Danaher's value of 2.98 is 67.9% 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 66/100 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 1.78. Danaher's value of 2.98 is 67.9% 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 1.78, 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 1.78, 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 2.98 is 67.9% 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 1.78 — 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 2.98, which is 25% 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 (MEX:DHR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,203.30, compared to a current price of MXN3,355.00 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 67.9% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.78. Danaher's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 (MEX:DHR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 25, 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 (MEX:DHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaher stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,355.00 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,203.30. GuruFocus considers Danaher to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DHR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (25% below median its 10-year median of 3.97)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,203.30 vs. price of MXN3,355.00 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.9% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#96 of 136)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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