Stock Analysis
Donaldson Company, Inc.DCI
P/E 23.24×· 5Y range 17.23–34.41×· 66th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifying Equip
AnalystsHold12 analystsP/E 23.2× sits at the 66th percentile of its 5.062286105407256-year history.
Cash covers 34% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality94
- Financial Health87
Risks
- Growth50
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 7.5 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 25.9% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 24.7× — debt well covered
What's happening with DCI
Profile
Strong earnings quality, financial health, profitability and moat; valuation lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation49/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (66th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (3.8%)12/25
- P/S (2.7x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (18.4x)12/25
- Growth50/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (4.1%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (8.1%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (9.7%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (18.9%)20/25
- Profitability85/100 · Strong
- ROIC (21.6%)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 (7.49)25/25
- Current ratio (2.35)25/25
- Interest coverage (24.7x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 13%)12/25
- Quality94/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-6.71)25/25
- FCF conversion (89%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.1%)25/25
- Moat81/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (9/9 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (34.1%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 6.6%)18/25
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 ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
49D+P/E (TTM)23.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 17.2x–34.4x · 66th pct
P/FCF23.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.8%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.3%–6.4% · 55th pct
P/S (TTM)2.68xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.8x–3.5x · 82nd pct
EV/EBIT18.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 13.9x–26.6x · 69th pct
EV/Sales2.9xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E19.6xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio6.01xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.87A
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 Yield1.39%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
85AROIC21.6%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
Growth
50CRevenue CAGR4.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR8.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)9.7%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 Growth18.9%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-9.6%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
Financial Health
87AAltman Z-Score7.49A
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 Coverage24.7xA
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
Quality
94A+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-6.71A
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 Turnover1.18xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hilger Christopher M. Filed | Hilger Christopher M. | Grant / award | +402 | |
Smiley Jacinth C Filed | Smiley Jacinth C | Grant / award | +268 | |
Owens James Filed | Owens James | Grant / award | +268 | |
Rautio Trudy A. Filed | Rautio Trudy A. | Grant / award | +336 | |
Driesen Bart C. Filed | Driesen Bart C. | Grant / award | +12.8K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pogalz Bradley J. Filed | Pogalz Bradley J. | Grant / award | +24.1K | |
DeVincke Darcy J Filed | DeVincke Darcy J | Grant / award | +10.4K | |
CEBULLA ANDREW J. Filed | CEBULLA ANDREW J. | Grant / award | +4.6K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
81AROIC >12% Years9/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)34.1%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor6.6%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$3.79
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$608.30M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$204.10M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$404.20M
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$10.19B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.88B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
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 Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI)
Donaldson Company, Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 7.49 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -6.71 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.
See how DCI ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all DCI moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | Regular | 87.43 | -2.98% | -3.55 |
| Oct 7 | After-hours | 87.26 | -3.16% | -3.78 |
| Oct 5 | Regular | 90.15 | +1.69% | 2.12 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 89.31 | +1.77% | 2.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions about DCI
What is the current Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) stock price?
DCI is trading at $87.97 at the last market close, up 0.23% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks DCI pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is DCI stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Donaldson Company, Inc.'s financial health at 87/100. 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 23.2 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. As of the latest update, Donaldson Company, Inc. is trading at $87.97, up 0.23% on the day with a market capitalization of $10.2 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 4 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.
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