Debt to Equity
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Danaher Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Notes payable and long-term debt1 | ÷ | Total Danaher stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72 | = | 21,729,100 | ÷ | 30,270,600 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.35 | = | 9,740,300 | ÷ | 28,214,400 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | = | 10,522,100 | ÷ | 26,358,200 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.53 | = | 12,269,000 | ÷ | 23,002,800 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.54 | = | 12,870,400 | ÷ | 23,690,300 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.15 | = | 3,473,400 | ÷ | 23,378,100 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.16 | = | 3,499,000 | ÷ | 22,385,300 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.28 | = | 5,343,100 | ÷ | 19,016,500 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.31 | = | 5,305,192 | ÷ | 16,904,783 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.21 | = | 2,824,668 | ÷ | 13,711,010 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.25 | = | 2,933,209 | ÷ | 11,630,176 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.27 | = | 2,619,329 | ÷ | 9,808,562 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.41 | = | 3,726,244 | ÷ | 9,085,688 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | = | 2,433,716 | ÷ | 6,644,660 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.21 | = | 1,041,722 | ÷ | 5,080,350 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Danaher Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Danaher Corp. | Becton, Dickinson & Co. | Boston Scientific Corp. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | Stryker Corp. | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72 | 0.92 | 0.72 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.87 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.35 | 1.02 | 0.81 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.84 | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | 1.46 | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.66 | 0.72 | 0.83 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.53 | 1.51 | 0.81 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.54 | 1.79 | 0.90 | 0.00 | 0.68 | 0.47 | 0.59 | 0.95 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.15 | 0.79 | 0.66 | 0.00 | 0.61 | 0.46 | 0.71 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.16 | 0.79 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 0.57 | 0.31 | 0.62 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.28 | 1.01 | 0.62 | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.20 | 0.46 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.31 | 0.56 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.23 | 0.47 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.65 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.57 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.41 | 0.27 | 0.54 | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.84 | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.21 | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.07 | 0.21 | 0.40 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15).
Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)
Danaher Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)
| Danaher Corp. | Health Care Equipment & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.35 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.53 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.54 | 0.73 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.15 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.16 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.28 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.31 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.21 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.27 | 0.40 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.41 | 0.40 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | 0.42 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.21 | 0.31 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
Danaher Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| Danaher Corp. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72 | 0.85 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.35 | 0.76 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.53 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.54 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.16 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.28 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.31 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.21 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.25 | 0.42 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.41 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.21 | 0.30 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15).