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DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DCI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2576511099 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

69.09  +1.5 (+2.22%)

After market: 69.09 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

DCI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. DCI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DCI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DCI had positive earnings in the past year.
DCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DCI has been profitable.
DCI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

DCI has a better Return On Assets (14.12%) than 91.20% of its industry peers.
DCI has a Return On Equity of 27.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DCI outperforms 90.40% of its industry peers.
DCI's Return On Invested Capital of 18.98% is amongst the best of the industry. DCI outperforms 93.60% of its industry peers.
DCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.29%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.98%) for DCI is above the 3 year average (18.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.12%
ROE 27.07%
ROIC 18.99%
ROA(3y)13.32%
ROA(5y)12.67%
ROE(3y)28.11%
ROE(5y)27.12%
ROIC(3y)18.29%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
DCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

DCI has a Profit Margin of 11.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCI outperforms 76.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DCI has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 15.16%, DCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DCI has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DCI (35.62%) is better than 62.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DCI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.16%
PM (TTM) 11.51%
GM 35.62%
OM growth 3Y3.74%
OM growth 5Y2.29%
PM growth 3Y4.72%
PM growth 5Y4.21%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
DCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DCI is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DCI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DCI has less shares outstanding
DCI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DCI Yearly Shares OutstandingDCI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of DCI is 1.67, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DCI, only 1.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DCI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.67) than 81.60% of its industry peers.
DCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.36, DCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 1.67
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC11.03%
DCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

DCI has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that DCI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DCI (1.86) is worse than 62.40% of its industry peers.
DCI has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that DCI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DCI has a Quick ratio (1.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.15
DCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.55% over the past year.
DCI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.03% yearly.
DCI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.46%.
Measured over the past years, DCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.55%
EPS 3Y13.81%
EPS 5Y9.03%
EPS Q2Q%2.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.91%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%-0.76%

3.2 Future

DCI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 62.60% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y7.2%
EPS Next 2Y8.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5Y7.14%
Revenue Next Year129.35%
Revenue Next 2Y78.32%
Revenue Next 3Y48.61%
Revenue Next 5Y62.6%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
DCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.63, DCI is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DCI is valued a bit cheaper than 65.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.98. DCI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.17 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DCI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DCI is cheaper than 68.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.66, DCI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.63
Fwd PE 17.17
DCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

60.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DCI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.86
EV/EBITDA 13.21
DCI Per share dataDCI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of DCI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.73
PEG (5Y)2.17
EPS Next 2Y8.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.56%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, DCI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DCI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.56%

5.2 History

The dividend of DCI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.51%.
DCI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DCI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.51%
Div Incr Years28
Div Non Decr Years33
DCI Yearly Dividends per shareDCI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DCI pays out 30.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DCI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
DCI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDCI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
DCI Dividend Payout.DCI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DCI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DONALDSON CO INC

NYSE:DCI (2/28/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 69.09 0 (0%)

69.09

+1.5 (+2.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-02 2025-06-02/bmo
Inst Owners87.86%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change2.18%
Market Cap8.25B
Analysts70
Price Target77.93 (12.79%)
Short Float %1.57%
Short Ratio3.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.56%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.51%
DP30.4%
Div Incr Years28
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date02-13 2025-02-13 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1102.83%
Min EPS beat(2)1096.46%
Max EPS beat(2)1109.19%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1055.62%
Min EPS beat(4)951.3%
Max EPS beat(4)1109.19%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)782.22%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)632.71%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)554.16%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)406.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)384.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)428.17%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)431.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)384.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)459.72%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)456.72%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)530.46%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)664.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.63
Fwd PE 17.17
P/S 2.27
P/FCF 23.86
P/OCF 19.15
P/B 5.34
P/tB 9.02
EV/EBITDA 13.21
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)4.02
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY4.19%
OCF(TTM)3.61
OCFY5.22%
SpS30.43
BVpS12.93
TBVpS7.66
PEG (NY)2.73
PEG (5Y)2.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.12%
ROE 27.07%
ROCE 25.1%
ROIC 18.99%
ROICexc 20.74%
ROICexgc 29.98%
OM 15.16%
PM (TTM) 11.51%
GM 35.62%
FCFM 9.52%
ROA(3y)13.32%
ROA(5y)12.67%
ROE(3y)28.11%
ROE(5y)27.12%
ROIC(3y)18.29%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
ROICexc(3y)20.31%
ROICexc(5y)19.16%
ROICexgc(3y)29.87%
ROICexgc(5y)27.08%
ROCE(3y)24.03%
ROCE(5y)22.48%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.71%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.68%
OM growth 3Y3.74%
OM growth 5Y2.29%
PM growth 3Y4.72%
PM growth 5Y4.21%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 1.67
Debt/EBITDA 0.85
Cap/Depr 85%
Cap/Sales 2.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 66.18%
Profit Quality 82.71%
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC11.03%
ROIC/WACC1.72
Cap/Depr(3y)102.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)89.09%
Profit Quality(5y)97.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.55%
EPS 3Y13.81%
EPS 5Y9.03%
EPS Q2Q%2.47%
EPS Next Y7.2%
EPS Next 2Y8.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5Y7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.91%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%-0.76%
Revenue Next Year129.35%
Revenue Next 2Y78.32%
Revenue Next 3Y48.61%
Revenue Next 5Y62.6%
EBIT growth 1Y10.44%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y7.13%
EBIT Next Year-11.21%
EBIT Next 3Y12.78%
EBIT Next 5Y9.79%
FCF growth 1Y21.8%
FCF growth 3Y5.87%
FCF growth 5Y15.84%
OCF growth 1Y9.48%
OCF growth 3Y7.01%
OCF growth 5Y7.33%