JNJ vs DHR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Johnson & Johnson vs Danaher Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | JNJ | DHR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.75 | $233.02 |
| Market cap | $687.89B | $163.94B |
| P/E ratio | 43.4 | 38.6 |
| ROE | 20.02% | 8.19% |
| Profit margin | 16.20% | 16.91% |
| Revenue growth | 5.90% | 8.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.88% | 0.69% |
| Beta | 0.20 | 0.80 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
JNJ vs DHR in plain English
- JNJ is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of DHR.
- DHR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 38.6 vs 43.4).
- JNJ earns a higher return on equity (20% vs 8%).
- DHR is growing revenue faster (8% vs 6%).
- JNJ has the higher dividend yield (1.88% vs 0.69%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
JNJ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Johnson & Johnson would be worth today.
DHR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Danaher Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.