Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Danaher Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net earnings1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 5.64% | = | 100 | × | 4,764) | ÷ | 84,488) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 8.55% | = | 100 | × | 7,209) | ÷ | 84,350) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.73% | = | 100 | × | 6,433) | ÷ | 83,184) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 4.79% | = | 100 | × | 3,646) | ÷ | 76,161) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | = | 100 | × | 3,008) | ÷ | 62,082) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | = | 100 | × | 2,651) | ÷ | 47,833) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | = | 100 | × | 2,492) | ÷ | 46,649) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | = | 100 | × | 2,554) | ÷ | 45,295) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | = | 100 | × | 3,357) | ÷ | 48,222) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | = | 100 | × | 2,598) | ÷ | 36,992) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | = | 100 | × | 2,695) | ÷ | 34,672) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | = | 100 | × | 2,392) | ÷ | 32,941) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | = | 100 | × | 2,172) | ÷ | 29,949) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | = | 100 | × | 1,793) | ÷ | 22,217) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | = | 100 | × | 1,152) | ÷ | 19,595) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | = | 100 | × | 1,318) | ÷ | 17,490) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | = | 100 | × | 1,370) | ÷ | 17,472) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,122) | ÷ | 12,864) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | = | 100 | × | 898) | ÷ | 9,163) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Danaher Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Danaher Corp. | AbbVie Inc. | Amgen Inc. | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | Eli Lilly & Co. | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Johnson & Johnson | Merck & Co. Inc. | Pfizer Inc. | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 5.64% | 3.61% | 6.91% | 8.43% | 8.19% | 9.12% | 20.98% | 0.34% | 0.94% | 11.95% | 6.07% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 8.55% | 8.53% | 10.06% | 6.53% | 12.62% | 7.27% | 9.57% | 13.30% | 15.91% | 14.85% | 7.15% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.73% | 7.88% | 9.63% | 6.40% | 11.44% | 9.16% | 11.47% | 12.35% | 12.11% | 31.75% | 8.12% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 4.79% | 3.07% | 11.54% | -7.61% | 13.28% | 0.18% | 8.41% | 7.72% | 6.23% | 20.47% | 9.23% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | 8.84% | 13.13% | 2.65% | 21.17% | 8.74% | 9.59% | 11.66% | 9.72% | 14.29% | 6.33% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | 9.58% | 12.64% | 14.06% | 7.36% | 8.57% | 10.00% | 7.53% | 7.00% | 20.83% | 5.22% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | 7.50% | 2.48% | 3.00% | -0.45% | 6.58% | 0.83% | 2.72% | 12.40% | 13.67% | 3.93% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | 9.01% | 9.95% | 13.22% | 7.05% | 23.70% | 11.71% | 4.11% | 4.20% | 12.84% | 4.40% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | 9.70% | 9.69% | 4.93% | 6.77% | 34.93% | 11.55% | 4.36% | 4.16% | 11.34% | 4.83% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | 6.44% | 7.47% | 5.94% | 6.43% | 34.91% | 12.45% | 12.12% | 5.40% | 8.99% | 4.42% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | 14.14% | 7.68% | 6.64% | 13.29% | 13.67% | 10.42% | 4.17% | 12.78% | 14.38% | 4.00% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | 19.53% | 8.00% | 5.46% | 11.89% | 12.20% | 8.94% | 5.81% | 7.84% | 36.06% | 4.29% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | — | 7.54% | 11.25% | 12.92% | 16.20% | 8.51% | 5.97% | 5.32% | -16.75% | 4.96% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | — | 10.64% | 9.98% | 16.35% | 25.03% | 12.96% | 0.81% | 4.23% | -9.59% | 4.85% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | — | 11.62% | 34.22% | 15.76% | 27.18% | 12.95% | 11.51% | 4.05% | -9.15% | 3.93% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | — | 11.51% | 17.76% | -7.09% | 28.65% | 15.25% | 16.54% | 7.29% | -12.34% | 4.71% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | — | 9.14% | 8.27% | 11.02% | 27.68% | 13.06% | 6.77% | 7.07% | -11.28% | 3.59% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | — | 8.73% | 6.20% | 12.13% | -29.12% | 15.67% | 9.95% | 16.84% | -17.49% | 0.79% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | — | 12.54% | 10.66% | 8.05% | 21.62% | 17.94% | 10.33% | 6.88% | -22.54% | 5.25% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)
Danaher Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences)
| Danaher Corp. | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 5.64% | 7.08% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 8.55% | 10.55% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.73% | 10.33% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 4.79% | 5.25% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | 8.97% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | 8.78% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | 5.27% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | 8.66% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | 9.03% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | 9.59% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | 9.55% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | 8.35% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | 7.32% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | 7.23% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | 10.17% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | 10.52% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | 8.98% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | 12.00% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | 10.50% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
Danaher Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| Danaher Corp. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 5.64% | 6.35% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 8.55% | 8.30% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.73% | 8.19% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 4.79% | 5.42% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | 7.18% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | 6.12% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | 5.31% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | 6.93% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | 7.37% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | 8.18% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | 8.29% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | 7.68% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | 7.00% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | 6.99% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | 9.19% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | 8.56% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | 8.18% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | 9.77% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | 9.09% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).