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DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DFIN - US25787G1004 - Common Stock

51.51 USD
-1.64 (-3.09%)
Last: 9/22/2025, 8:12:34 PM
51.51 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/22/2025, 8:12:34 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

DFIN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 236 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DFIN was profitable.
DFIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DFIN 4 years were profitable.
DFIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DFIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDFIN 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 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.39%, DFIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.86% of the companies in the same industry.
DFIN has a better Return On Equity (19.00%) than 86.86% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.03%, DFIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DFIN is significantly above the industry average of 7.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.39%
ROE 19%
ROIC 16.03%
ROA(3y)11.18%
ROA(5y)9.41%
ROE(3y)24.24%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)18.52%
ROIC(5y)18.94%
DFIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDFIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

DFIN has a Profit Margin of 10.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DFIN outperforms 41.10% of its industry peers.
DFIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DFIN (18.36%) is worse than 60.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
DFIN's Gross Margin of 62.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DFIN outperforms 72.46% of its industry peers.
DFIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.36%
PM (TTM) 10.87%
GM 62.45%
OM growth 3Y-6.62%
OM growth 5Y12.62%
PM growth 3Y-6.99%
PM growth 5Y22.42%
GM growth 3Y1.95%
GM growth 5Y10.26%
DFIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDFIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, DFIN has less shares outstanding
DFIN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DFIN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DFIN Yearly Shares OutstandingDFIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
DFIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDFIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.34 indicates that DFIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DFIN has a Altman-Z score of 4.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. DFIN outperforms 83.05% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DFIN is 1.76, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DFIN, only 1.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DFIN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. DFIN outperforms 87.71% of its industry peers.
DFIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, DFIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 1.76
Altman-Z 4.34
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
DFIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDFIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that DFIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DFIN (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that DFIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DFIN has a Quick ratio (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.29
DFIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDFIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DFIN have decreased by -7.44% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DFIN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.57% on average per year.
DFIN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.93%.
DFIN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.44%
EPS 3Y-11.4%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%-10.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.22%
Sales Q2Q%-10.14%

3.2 Future

DFIN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.76% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.14%
EPS Next 2Y12.63%
EPS Next 3Y13.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
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.
DFIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDFIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DFIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDFIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.27, the valuation of DFIN can be described as correct.
DFIN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DFIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say DFIN is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.77 indicates a reasonable valuation of DFIN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DFIN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DFIN is cheaper than 63.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, DFIN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.27
Fwd PE 11.77
DFIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDFIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

DFIN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DFIN is cheaper than 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
67.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DFIN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.96
EV/EBITDA 7.41
DFIN Per share dataDFIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DFIN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DFIN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y12.63%
EPS Next 3Y13.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DFIN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION

NYSE:DFIN (9/22/2025, 8:12:34 PM)

After market: 51.51 0 (0%)

51.51

-1.64 (-3.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change-3.69%
Ins Owners4.69%
Ins Owner Change-1.19%
Market Cap1.42B
Analysts82.22
Price Target72.08 (39.93%)
Short Float %4.54%
Short Ratio4.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)38.9%
Min EPS beat(2)2.87%
Max EPS beat(2)74.92%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.67%
Max EPS beat(4)74.92%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.73%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.86%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)12.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.41%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.57%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.27
Fwd PE 11.77
P/S 1.88
P/FCF 12.96
P/OCF 8.16
P/B 3.28
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.41
EPS(TTM)3.61
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)4.38
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)3.98
FCFY7.72%
OCF(TTM)6.31
OCFY12.25%
SpS27.46
BVpS15.72
TBVpS-2.59
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.39%
ROE 19%
ROCE 20.76%
ROIC 16.03%
ROICexc 16.89%
ROICexgc 82.08%
OM 18.36%
PM (TTM) 10.87%
GM 62.45%
FCFM 14.48%
ROA(3y)11.18%
ROA(5y)9.41%
ROE(3y)24.24%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)18.52%
ROIC(5y)18.94%
ROICexc(3y)19.79%
ROICexc(5y)20.52%
ROICexgc(3y)154.64%
ROICexgc(5y)150.58%
ROCE(3y)23.98%
ROCE(5y)24.52%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y35.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.81%
OM growth 3Y-6.62%
OM growth 5Y12.62%
PM growth 3Y-6.99%
PM growth 5Y22.42%
GM growth 3Y1.95%
GM growth 5Y10.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 1.76
Debt/EBITDA 0.87
Cap/Depr 86.87%
Cap/Sales 8.5%
Interest Coverage 12.16
Cash Conversion 81.65%
Profit Quality 133.13%
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.29
Altman-Z 4.34
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)99.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.73%
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)-7.44%
EPS 3Y-11.4%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%-10.24%
EPS Next Y13.14%
EPS Next 2Y12.63%
EPS Next 3Y13.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.22%
Sales Q2Q%-10.14%
Revenue Next Year-5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.78%
EBIT growth 5Y10.12%
EBIT Next Year37.57%
EBIT Next 3Y16.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.6%
FCF growth 3Y-8.58%
FCF growth 5Y61.08%
OCF growth 1Y38.47%
OCF growth 3Y-1.68%
OCF growth 5Y25.71%