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DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DCI - US2576511099 - Common Stock

84.25 USD
+0.56 (+0.67%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
84.25 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, DCI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DCI was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. DCI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. DCI does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DCI was profitable.
DCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DCI has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DCI had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

DCI's Return On Assets of 12.33% is amongst the best of the industry. DCI outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DCI (25.25%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.02%, DCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.38% 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 10.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.70%) for DCI is below the current ROIC(19.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.33%
ROE 25.25%
ROIC 19.02%
ROA(3y)13.16%
ROA(5y)12.85%
ROE(3y)26.74%
ROE(5y)26.96%
ROIC(3y)18.7%
ROIC(5y)17.86%
DCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

DCI has a Profit Margin of 9.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCI outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
DCI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.28%, DCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
DCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DCI's Gross Margin of 35.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCI outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
DCI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.28%
PM (TTM) 9.94%
GM 35.02%
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%
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 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DCI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for DCI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DCI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DCI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DCI Yearly Shares OutstandingDCI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.22 indicates that DCI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.22, DCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
DCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.97. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.97, DCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that DCI is not too dependend on debt financing.
DCI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 1.97
Altman-Z 7.22
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC9.39%
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 2025 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

DCI has a Current Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that DCI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.93, DCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that DCI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.25, DCI is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for DCI is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.25
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 2025 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.60% 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 12.86% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.92% in the last 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)7.6%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y12.86%
EPS Q2Q%9.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y7.41%
Sales Q2Q%4.84%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DCI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.91% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5Y6.91%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.33%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5Y4.22%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
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 2030 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 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.89, the valuation of DCI can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DCI.
DCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.10.
DCI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.79.
DCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.52), we can say DCI is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.89
Fwd PE 20.79
DCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

DCI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DCI.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.71
EV/EBITDA 15.4
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 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)2.26
PEG (5Y)1.78
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DCI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.81.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, DCI is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%

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
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

35.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DCI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DCI is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
DCI Dividend Payout.DCI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DCI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DONALDSON CO INC

NYSE:DCI (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 84.25 0 (0%)

84.25

+0.56 (+0.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-26 2025-11-26
Inst Owners89.77%
Inst Owner Change-9.83%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change1.59%
Market Cap9.76B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)367.00M
Analysts53.33
Price Target81.42 (-3.36%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP35.94%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date08-12 2025-08-12 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.88%
Min EPS beat(2)0.26%
Max EPS beat(2)3.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.03%
Max EPS beat(4)3.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.36%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.23%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.81%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.17%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.89
Fwd PE 20.79
P/S 2.64
P/FCF 28.71
P/OCF 23.3
P/B 6.71
P/tB 11.31
EV/EBITDA 15.4
EPS(TTM)3.68
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)2.93
FCFY3.48%
OCF(TTM)3.62
OCFY4.29%
SpS31.86
BVpS12.55
TBVpS7.45
PEG (NY)2.26
PEG (5Y)1.78
Graham Number32.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.33%
ROE 25.25%
ROCE 25.4%
ROIC 19.02%
ROICexc 20.68%
ROICexgc 28.94%
OM 15.28%
PM (TTM) 9.94%
GM 35.02%
FCFM 9.21%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 1.97
Debt/EBITDA 1
Cap/Depr 79.3%
Cap/Sales 2.14%
Interest Coverage 25.4
Cash Conversion 63.13%
Profit Quality 92.62%
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 7.22
F-Score6
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC2.03
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)7.6%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y12.86%
EPS Q2Q%9.57%
EPS Next Y10.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5Y6.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y7.41%
Sales Q2Q%4.84%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.33%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5Y4.22%
EBIT growth 1Y2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y8.25%
EBIT growth 5Y10.64%
EBIT Next Year25.67%
EBIT Next 3Y11.23%
EBIT Next 5Y8.67%
FCF growth 1Y-16.47%
FCF growth 3Y26.65%
FCF growth 5Y5.3%
OCF growth 1Y-14.96%
OCF growth 3Y18.33%
OCF growth 5Y1.59%

DONALDSON CO INC / DCI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DCI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DCI.


What is the valuation status of DONALDSON CO INC (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 valuation of DONALDSON CO INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) is 22.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.71.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DCI stock?

The dividend rating of DONALDSON CO INC (DCI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.94%.