Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Danaher Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net earnings1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | = | 100 | × | 3,008,200 | ÷ | 62,081,600 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | = | 100 | × | 2,650,900 | ÷ | 47,832,500 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | = | 100 | × | 2,492,100 | ÷ | 46,648,600 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | = | 100 | × | 2,553,700 | ÷ | 45,295,300 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | = | 100 | × | 3,357,400 | ÷ | 48,222,200 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | = | 100 | × | 2,598,400 | ÷ | 36,991,700 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | = | 100 | × | 2,695,000 | ÷ | 34,672,200 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | = | 100 | × | 2,392,200 | ÷ | 32,941,000 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | = | 100 | × | 2,172,264 | ÷ | 29,949,447 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | = | 100 | × | 1,793,000 | ÷ | 22,217,130 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | = | 100 | × | 1,151,704 | ÷ | 19,595,420 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | = | 100 | × | 1,317,631 | ÷ | 17,490,128 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | = | 100 | × | 1,369,904 | ÷ | 17,471,935 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,122,029 | ÷ | 12,864,151 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | = | 100 | × | 897,800 | ÷ | 9,163,109 |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Danaher Corp. | Becton, Dickinson & Co. | Boston Scientific Corp. | Edwards Lifesciences Corp. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | Stryker Corp. | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | 2.38% | 15.38% | 16.14% | 14.17% | 5.16% | 6.90% | 6.33% | 7.96% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | 0.58% | 7.96% | 13.57% | 14.37% | 3.40% | 13.05% | 5.22% | 7.87% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | 2.92% | 0.55% | 10.25% | 11.46% | 4.04% | 4.60% | 3.93% | 7.59% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | 3.81% | 1.92% | 12.63% | 11.34% | 3.55% | 8.06% | 4.40% | 5.71% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | 2.59% | -1.32% | 12.19% | 12.00% | 2.51% | 8.86% | 4.83% | 5.22% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | 9.52% | -0.70% | 23.01% | 10.58% | 8.08% | 2.91% | 4.42% | 6.50% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | 10.64% | -0.73% | 14.38% | 16.99% | 9.95% | 6.39% | 4.00% | 6.87% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | 10.30% | -23.71% | 13.20% | 16.18% | 10.93% | 9.83% | 4.29% | 6.83% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | 12.19% | 2.07% | 11.95% | 16.16% | 10.18% | 10.84% | 4.96% | 7.57% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | 13.65% | -4.81% | 12.34% | 15.97% | 11.03% | 11.69% | 4.85% | 7.35% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | 13.24% | -4.07% | 14.18% | 12.85% | 9.17% | 12.21% | 3.93% | 6.47% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | 14.24% | -7.50% | 9.21% | 13.86% | 10.05% | 15.10% | 4.71% | 5.33% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | 12.14% | -1.59% | 8.40% | 13.90% | 14.36% | 13.83% | 3.59% | 9.14% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | 11.02% | -11.50% | 10.47% | 10.72% | 12.95% | 13.24% | 0.79% | 8.61% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | 11.90% | 7.66% | 6.45% | 18.77% | 10.86% | 13.66% | 5.25% | 7.98% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)
| Danaher Corp. | Health Care Equipment & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | 6.95% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | 6.06% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | 5.26% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | 4.99% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | 4.45% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | 6.18% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | 6.95% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | 5.43% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | 7.60% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | 6.99% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | 5.72% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | 4.99% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | 7.15% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | 4.16% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | 9.12% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| Danaher Corp. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.85% | 8.69% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.54% | 8.13% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 5.34% | 5.22% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.64% | 7.59% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 6.96% | 7.84% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.02% | 8.86% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.77% | 8.95% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 7.26% | 7.84% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.25% | 7.56% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.07% | 7.20% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 5.88% | 9.41% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.53% | 9.17% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.84% | 8.54% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.72% | 9.54% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.80% | 10.12% |
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).