DHR vs WAT
Danaher Corporation and Waters Corporation, both Healthcare
Danaher Corporation is the larger company at $125B against $35B. On trailing earnings DHR is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 39.0 against 108.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year WAT returned +42% against +13% for DHR. The RyuScore puts DHR ahead, 51 against 49 out of 100.
| Figure | DHR | WAT |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $220 | $434 |
| Market cap | $125B | $35B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 39.0 | 108.2 |
| 1-year return | +13% | +42% |
| 5-year return | -21% | +7.6% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 51/100 | 49/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Danaher Corporation
Revenue of $6.3B in Q2 2026, net income $870M. Its largest reported line is Diagnostics, 46% of the disclosed total.
Waters Corporation
Revenue of $1.6B in Q2 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is Consumables, 47% of the disclosed total.
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