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.
- In the past year DCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 24.03%, DCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.04%, DCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DCI is significantly above the industry average of 10.17%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 10.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCI outperforms 70.99% of its industry peers.
- DCI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- DCI has a Gross Margin of 34.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCI outperforms 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
- DCI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- DCI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DCI has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for DCI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- DCI has an Altman-Z score of 7.36. This indicates that DCI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- DCI has a better Altman-Z score (7.36) than 89.31% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- DCI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.95. This is amongst the best in the industry. DCI outperforms 80.15% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that DCI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, DCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC10.06%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.29, DCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that DCI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DCI (1.46) is better than 61.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. DCI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.67% over the past year.
- 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.
- DCI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.41% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, DCI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.04% on average per year.
- DCI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y10.27%
EPS Next 5Y10.05%
Revenue Next Year4.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.77%
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 21.80.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. DCI is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.56, the valuation of DCI can be described as rather expensive.
- DCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DCI is cheaper than 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say DCI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DCI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- DCI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DCI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- DCI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y10.27%
5. DCI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%, DCI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, DCI pays a better dividend. On top of this DCI pays more dividend than 80.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, DCI is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
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 Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- DCI pays out 36.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- DCI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP36.09%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y10.27%
DCI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
82.61
-1.26 (-1.5%)
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 Owners89.23%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change0.67%
Market Cap9.57B
Revenue(TTM)3.75B
Net Income(TTM)378.50M
Analysts73.33
Price Target100.64 (21.83%)
Short Float %1.55%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP36.09%
Div Incr Years29
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)-1.6%
PT rev (3m)8.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.56 | ||
| P/S | 2.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.11 | ||
| P/B | 6.07 | ||
| P/tB | 9.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY4.59%
EPS(NY)4.45
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)3.57
OCFY4.33%
SpS32.4
BVpS13.6
TBVpS8.43
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)1.7
Graham Number34.06
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 | 7.36 |
F-Score5
WACC10.06%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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 Y9.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y10.27%
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 2Y4.77%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%
EBIT growth 1Y3.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.25%
EBIT growth 5Y10.64%
EBIT Next Year25.19%
EBIT Next 3Y12.04%
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.
What is the valuation status for DCI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DONALDSON CO INC (DCI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DONALDSON CO INC?
DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) stock?
The financial health rating of DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) is 8 / 10.
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 9.92% in the next year.