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DHR vs WAT: Danaher vs Waters

Danaher (DHR) and Waters (WAT) on Torvanta's measures: DHR grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and WAT on 2.

DHRWAT
Value gradeDD
Growth gradeCB-
Profitability gradeCD+
Momentum gradeC+B+
Market value$161.0B$42.9B
P/E (trailing)40.7x69.7x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$25.1B$4.6B
Revenue growth (y/y)+5%+55%
Operating margin20.4%7.1%
Return on invested capital5.7%1.4%
Free-cash-flow yield3.4%1.3%
Total return, 1 year+9.4%+30.5%
Total return, 3 years+10.8%+71.2%

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Which is better, DHR or WAT?

Danaher (DHR) and Waters (WAT) on Torvanta's measures: DHR grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and WAT on 2. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, DHR or WAT?

On trailing earnings DHR trades at 40.7x and WAT at 69.7x; their value grades are D and D against their sectors.

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