Danaher Earns Value Grade D with 25.8x P/E, Trails Bausch + Lomb
Danaher holds a Zacks #3 (Hold) ranking and Value grade D, with a forward P/E of 25.81, PEG ratio of 2.93 and P/B of 2.91. Contrastingly, Bausch + Lomb’s forward P/E of 21.25, PEG 0.99 and P/B 0.93 secure it an A grade, underscoring Danaher’s overvaluation.
1. Danaher’s Ranking and Value Grade
Danaher carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) alongside a Value grade of D, indicating weaker valuation appeal compared to top-rated peers.
2. Key Valuation Metrics
Danaher’s forward P/E ratio stands at 25.81x, its PEG ratio at 2.93 and P/B ratio at 2.91, metrics that underpin its Value D grade and signal a premium valuation hurdle.
3. Comparative Analysis with Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb posts a forward P/E of 21.25x, PEG of 0.99 and P/B of 0.93, earning an A grade in value metrics and highlighting Danaher’s relative overvaluation for value-focused investors.