Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifying Equip
AnalystsHold12 analystsWhat's happening with DCI
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong financial health, earnings quality and profitability; growth and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation49/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (64th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (3.9%)12/25
- P/S (2.6x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (18.0x)12/25
- Growth48/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (6.6%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (6.3%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (8.0%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (8.6%)12/25
- Profitability85/100 · Strong
- ROIC (21.7%)20/25
- ROE (25.9%)25/25
- Net margin (11.5%)20/25
- Operating margin (15.1%)20/25
- Financial Health87/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (7.39)25/25
- Current ratio (2.35)25/25
- Interest coverage (17.3x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 13%)12/25
- Quality87/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.62)25/25
- FCF conversion (89%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.1%)25/25
About Donaldson Company, Inc.
Donaldson is a leading manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts, including air filtration systems, liquid filtration systems, and dust, fume, and mist collectors. Show more
The company serves a diverse range of end markets, including construction, mining, agriculture, truck, and industrial. Its business is organized into three segments: mobile solutions, industrial solutions, and life sciences. Donaldson generated approximately $3.9 billion in revenue in its fiscal 2026.
Headquarters: BLOOMINGTON, MN · Employees: 15,000 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-08-28-3000 sh2026-08-27
- SellTax withholding · filed 2026-08-28-2129 sh2026-08-27
- BuyOption exercise · filed 2026-08-28+3.0K sh2026-08-27
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-07-07+400 sh2026-07-03
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-07-07+267 sh2026-07-03
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
49D+P/E (TTM)23.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 17.2x–34.4x · 64th pct
P/FCF23.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.3%–6.4% · 58th pct
P/S (TTM)2.62xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.8x–3.5x · 77th pct
EV/EBIT18.0xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 13.9x–26.6x · 61st pct
EV/Sales2.9xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E21.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.88xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.85A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.41%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio31.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
85AROIC21.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE25.9%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA13.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin11.5%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin15.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin34.2%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin10.2%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin9.6%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
87AAltman Z-Score7.39A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.35xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.25xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage17.3xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.0yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.7xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.36xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.34xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
48D+Revenue CAGR6.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR6.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)8.0%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth8.6%B
Grade B: LowImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)-8.0%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income5.5%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.6%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
87APiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.62A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion88.6%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.1%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.9%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.97xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$3.72
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.16
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$15.22
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$601.90M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$204.10M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$397.80M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$1.70B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.22xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$9.97B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.89B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Neutral
Takes ~1.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow. · Current P/E of 23.1x sits at the 64th percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Apr 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 23, 2026
Key Insights: Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI)
Composite verdict for Donaldson Company, Inc.: Neutral. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Donaldson Company, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 7.39 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.62 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~1.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 25.9% is well above the market average.
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Is DCI stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Donaldson Company, Inc.'s financial health at 87/100 — Neutral. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is DCI stock overvalued?
Donaldson Company, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 23.1 and our valuation score rates it 49/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Donaldson Company, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for DCI. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Donaldson Company, Inc. operate in?
Donaldson Company, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifying Equip industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Donaldson Company, Inc. do?
Donaldson is a leading manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts, including air filtration systems, liquid filtration systems, and dust, fume, and mist collectors.
About Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) Stock
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifying Equip industry. Real-time pricing data for Donaldson Company, Inc. is available on this page with a market capitalization of $10.0 billion. The financial health score for DCI is 87/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for DCI stock.
DCI Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time DCI stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for DCI with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Donaldson Company, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 87/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for DCI.
- Sector peers: Compare DCI against 10 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is DCI a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) as an investment. The financial health score of 87/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.