DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DFIN - US25787G1004 - Common Stock
46.025 USD
-0.29 (-0.62%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DFIN. DFIN was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DFIN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. DFIN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make DFIN suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DFIN was profitable.
In the past year DFIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
DFIN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DFIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.98%, DFIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.03% of the companies in the same industry.
DFIN has a Return On Equity of 7.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DFIN outperforms 48.32% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DFIN (17.73%) is better than 93.28% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DFIN is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.98% | ||
| ROE | 7.68% | ||
| ROIC | 17.73% |
ROA(3y)11.18%
ROA(5y)9.41%
ROE(3y)24.24%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)18.27%
ROIC(5y)18.78%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.33%, DFIN is doing worse than 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
DFIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DFIN (19.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DFIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DFIN has a Gross Margin of 62.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: DFIN outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.33% | ||
| GM | 62.69% |
OM growth 3Y-7.91%
OM growth 5Y11.68%
PM growth 3Y-6.99%
PM growth 5Y22.42%
GM growth 3Y1.95%
GM growth 5Y10.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DFIN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DFIN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DFIN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.36 indicates that DFIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DFIN has a Altman-Z score of 4.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. DFIN outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DFIN is 1.54, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DFIN, only 1.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DFIN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.54 is amongst the best of the industry. DFIN outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that DFIN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, DFIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.36 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that DFIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DFIN has a Current ratio (1.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
DFIN has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that DFIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DFIN has a Quick ratio (1.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DFIN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.02%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
DFIN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.40%.
Measured over the past years, DFIN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.02%
EPS 3Y-11.4%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%79.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.22%
Sales Q2Q%-2.34%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, DFIN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.84%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y0.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.54 indicates a reasonable valuation of DFIN.
DFIN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DFIN is cheaper than 63.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. DFIN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.20, the valuation of DFIN can be described as very reasonable.
DFIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DFIN is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DFIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say DFIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DFIN is valued cheaper than 92.02% of the companies in the same industry.
69.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DFIN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DFIN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DFIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DFIN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DFIN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:DFIN (12/26/2025, 12:31:42 PM)
46.025
-0.29 (-0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.93%
Inst Owner Change5.45%
Ins Owners4.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.45%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)750.80M
Net Income(TTM)32.50M
Analysts82.22
Price Target65.62 (42.57%)
Short Float %5.79%
Short Ratio4.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.97%
Min EPS beat(2)2.87%
Max EPS beat(2)47.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)26.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.42%
Max EPS beat(4)74.92%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.32%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.42%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.76%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.57%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.23%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.9%
PT rev (1m)-8.96%
PT rev (3m)-8.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.56 | ||
| P/B | 2.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY8.67%
EPS(NY)4.51
Fwd EY9.81%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY8.28%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY13.22%
SpS28.29
BVpS15.94
TBVpS-3.01
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.47
Graham Number37.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.98% | ||
| ROE | 7.68% | ||
| ROCE | 22.95% | ||
| ROIC | 17.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 113.5% | ||
| OM | 19.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.33% | ||
| GM | 62.69% | ||
| FCFM | 13.48% |
ROA(3y)11.18%
ROA(5y)9.41%
ROE(3y)24.24%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)18.27%
ROIC(5y)18.78%
ROICexc(3y)19.5%
ROICexc(5y)20.35%
ROICexgc(3y)151.94%
ROICexgc(5y)148.97%
ROCE(3y)23.65%
ROCE(5y)24.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y34.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.86%
OM growth 3Y-7.91%
OM growth 5Y11.68%
PM growth 3Y-6.99%
PM growth 5Y22.42%
GM growth 3Y1.95%
GM growth 5Y10.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 311.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.36 |
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)111.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.08%
Profit Quality(3y)94.39%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.02%
EPS 3Y-11.4%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%79.17%
EPS Next Y18.84%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.22%
Sales Q2Q%-2.34%
Revenue Next Year-5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y0.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.97%
EBIT growth 5Y9.2%
EBIT Next Year39.88%
EBIT Next 3Y16.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y56.41%
FCF growth 3Y-8.58%
FCF growth 5Y61.08%
OCF growth 1Y31.84%
OCF growth 3Y-1.68%
OCF growth 5Y25.71%
DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION / DFIN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DFIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DFIN.
What is the valuation status for DFIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION?
DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) stock?
The financial health rating of DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) is expected to grow by 18.84% in the next year.