DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DCI • US2576511099
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This DCI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DCI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DCI was profitable.
- DCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DCI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- DCI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.37%, DCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCI has a Return On Equity of 24.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DCI outperforms 92.37% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DCI (18.04%) is better than 93.89% of its industry peers.
- DCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.70%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.37% | ||
| ROE | 24.03% | ||
| ROIC | 18.04% |
ROA(3y)13.16%
ROA(5y)12.85%
ROE(3y)26.74%
ROE(5y)26.96%
ROIC(3y)18.7%
ROIC(5y)17.86%
1.3 Margins
- DCI has a Profit Margin of 10.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCI outperforms 74.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DCI has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of DCI (15.16%) is better than 70.99% of its industry peers.
- DCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of DCI (34.60%) is better than 61.83% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.09% | ||
| GM | 34.6% |
OM growth 3Y4.36%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-0.4%
PM growth 5Y-0.02%
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
2. DCI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DCI is creating value.
- DCI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DCI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DCI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.58 indicates that DCI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.58, DCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DCI is 1.95, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DCI, only 1.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.95, DCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- DCI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC10.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- DCI has a Current Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that DCI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- DCI has a Current ratio of 2.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCI outperforms 54.20% of its industry peers.
- DCI has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. 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 better Quick ratio (1.46) than 60.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. DCI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DCI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.67%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.28% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, DCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.67%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y12.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y7.41%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DCI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.17%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y10.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.05%
Revenue Next Year4.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. DCI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- DCI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.36.
- 62.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DCI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DCI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say DCI is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.00 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 61.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.20. DCI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DCI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DCI.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- DCI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y10.04%
5. DCI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%, DCI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- DCI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.08.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DCI is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DCI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.89%.
- 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)5.89%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 36.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DCI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of DCI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.09%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y10.04%
DCI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
88.52
-0.72 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/dmh
Earnings (Next)06-01 2026-06-01
Inst Owners89.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap10.25B
Revenue(TTM)3.75B
Net Income(TTM)378.50M
Analysts73.33
Price Target98.8 (11.61%)
Short Float %2.09%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP36.09%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-12 2026-02-12 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.52%
Max EPS beat(2)0.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.52%
Max EPS beat(4)3.49%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.05%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.83%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.93%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.5%
PT rev (1m)-3.39%
PT rev (3m)6.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20 | ||
| P/S | 2.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.77 | ||
| P/B | 6.51 | ||
| P/tB | 10.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY4.28%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY5%
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY3.41%
OCF(TTM)3.57
OCFY4.04%
SpS32.4
BVpS13.6
TBVpS8.43
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.82
Graham Number34.0559 (-61.53%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.37% | ||
| ROE | 24.03% | ||
| ROCE | 23.75% | ||
| ROIC | 18.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.98% | ||
| OM | 15.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.09% | ||
| GM | 34.6% | ||
| FCFM | 9.32% |
ROA(3y)13.16%
ROA(5y)12.85%
ROE(3y)26.74%
ROE(5y)26.96%
ROIC(3y)18.7%
ROIC(5y)17.86%
ROICexc(3y)20.62%
ROICexc(5y)19.83%
ROICexgc(3y)30.71%
ROICexgc(5y)28.28%
ROCE(3y)24.98%
ROCE(5y)23.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.14%
OM growth 3Y4.36%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-0.4%
PM growth 5Y-0.02%
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.58 |
F-Score5
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC1.74
Cap/Depr(3y)98.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.53%
Profit Quality(3y)103.21%
Profit Quality(5y)95.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.67%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y12.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y9.17%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y10.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y7.41%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
Revenue Next Year4.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%
EBIT growth 1Y3.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.25%
EBIT growth 5Y10.64%
EBIT Next Year23.64%
EBIT Next 3Y11.79%
EBIT Next 5Y10.4%
FCF growth 1Y-21.17%
FCF growth 3Y26.65%
FCF growth 5Y5.3%
OCF growth 1Y-24.61%
OCF growth 3Y18.33%
OCF growth 5Y1.59%
DONALDSON CO INC / DCI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DCI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DCI.
Can you provide the valuation status for DONALDSON CO INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DONALDSON CO INC (DCI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DCI stock?
DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DCI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) is 23.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.51.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DONALDSON CO INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) is expected to grow by 9.17% in the next year.