DHR vs PFE: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Danaher Corporation and Pfizer Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-05-05.
Danaher Corporation Β· Healthcare
$174.04
+13.2% upside to fair value
Grade B
VS
Pfizer Inc. Β· Healthcare
$26.33
+35.4% upside to fair value
Grade B
QuantHub Verdict
PFE has more upside to fair value (+35.4%). PFE trades at a lower forward P/E (19.3x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric DHR PFE
Current Price $174.04 $26.33
Fair Value Estimate $197.01 $35.65
Upside to Fair Value +13.2% +35.4%
Market Cap $123.2B $149.8B
Forward P/E 33.4x 19.3x
EV / EBITDA 20.3x 12.9x
Price / Sales 5.0x 2.4x
Price / FCF 23.3x 16.5x
Revenue Growth YoY +3.7% -1.2%
Gross Margin 60.7% 70.3%
Operating Margin 21.0% 24.7%
Return on Equity 7.1% 8.7%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 4.3% 6.06%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Hold
Investment Thesis
DHR β€” Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation is a diversified healthcare company focused on medical diagnostics, life sciences, and biotechnology, generating approximately $24 billion in revenue with a strong recurring revenue base of over 81%. The company benefits from a high gross margin of 60.7% and solid operating margin of 21%, supported by a seasoned management team with a proven capital allocation track record inc…
PFE β€” Pfizer Inc.
Pfizer Inc. is a leading global pharmaceutical company specializing in drug manufacturing with a strong presence in vaccines, oncology, and primary care. The company benefits from a seasoned leadership team under CEO Albert Bourla, who has driven a strategic transformation focusing on science-driven innovation and portfolio optimization. Despite a high gross margin of 70.3% and solid operating ma…
Accumulation Zones
Metric DHR PFE
Zone Low $147.76 $26.74
Zone High $167.46 $30.30
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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