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DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DFIN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US25787G1004 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

60.27  +0.97 (+1.64%)

After market: 60.27 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall DFIN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DFIN against 232 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DFIN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 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.
DFIN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DFIN had a positive operating cash flow.
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

DFIN has a better Return On Assets (10.57%) than 88.79% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.46%, DFIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.22% of the companies in the same industry.
DFIN's Return On Invested Capital of 17.70% is amongst the best of the industry. DFIN outperforms 93.53% 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 7.87%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.57%
ROE 21.46%
ROIC 17.7%
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

With a Profit Margin value of 11.56%, DFIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of DFIN (19.32%) is worse than 61.64% of its industry peers.
DFIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DFIN has a better Gross Margin (62.70%) than 69.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.32%
PM (TTM) 11.56%
GM 62.7%
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

The number of shares outstanding for DFIN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DFIN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
DFIN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 4.79 indicates that DFIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.79, DFIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DFIN is 2.04, which is a good value as it means it would take DFIN, 2.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.04, DFIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that DFIN is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.44, DFIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 4.79
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

DFIN has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that DFIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, DFIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.45% of the companies in the same industry.
DFIN has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. 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 of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DFIN outperforms 53.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 1.24
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 has been growing slightly by 5.59% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -2.79% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.59%
EPS 3Y-11.4%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%36.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.22%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.99% 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 1.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.66%
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

DFIN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.94.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DFIN.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DFIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say DFIN is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.70, the valuation of DFIN can be described as correct.
DFIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DFIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say DFIN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 13.7
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DFIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DFIN is cheaper than 88.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
60.34% 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 17.65
EV/EBITDA 8.73
DFIN Per share dataDFIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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.
DFIN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DFIN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DFIN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION

NYSE:DFIN (6/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 60.27 0 (0%)

60.27

+0.97 (+1.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29
Inst Owners96.17%
Inst Owner Change-4.87%
Ins Owners4.73%
Ins Owner Change6.61%
Market Cap1.67B
Analysts82.22
Price Target70.04 (16.21%)
Short Float %5.06%
Short Ratio4.47
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)27.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.42%
Max EPS beat(2)74.92%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.67%
Max EPS beat(4)74.92%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.29%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.42%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)15.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.76%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.32%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.68%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 13.7
P/S 2.14
P/FCF 17.65
P/OCF 10.33
P/B 3.97
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.73
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY7.3%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY5.67%
OCF(TTM)5.84
OCFY9.68%
SpS28.21
BVpS15.19
TBVpS-3
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.57%
ROE 21.46%
ROCE 22.92%
ROIC 17.7%
ROICexc 18.15%
ROICexgc 84.28%
OM 19.32%
PM (TTM) 11.56%
GM 62.7%
FCFM 12.11%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 2.04
Debt/EBITDA 0.87
Cap/Depr 110.76%
Cap/Sales 8.58%
Interest Coverage 12.15
Cash Conversion 76.45%
Profit Quality 104.77%
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 1.24
Altman-Z 4.79
F-Score6
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)5.59%
EPS 3Y-11.4%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%36.26%
EPS Next Y17.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.22%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%
Revenue Next Year-1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.78%
EBIT growth 5Y10.12%
EBIT Next Year43.45%
EBIT Next 3Y16.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.67%
FCF growth 3Y-8.58%
FCF growth 5Y61.08%
OCF growth 1Y6.89%
OCF growth 3Y-1.68%
OCF growth 5Y25.71%