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DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DFIN - US25787G1004 - Common Stock

46.37 USD
+0.11 (+0.24%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 8:04:00 PM
46.37 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/23/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall DFIN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DFIN against 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on DFIN. These ratings would make DFIN suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DFIN had positive earnings in the past year.
DFIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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

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.
The Return On Equity of DFIN (7.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DFIN has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.73%) than 93.28% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DFIN is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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's Profit Margin of 4.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DFIN is outperformed by 69.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
DFIN's Operating Margin of 19.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DFIN outperforms 45.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
DFIN's Gross Margin of 62.69% is fine compared to the rest 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 RankSector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DFIN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

DFIN has an Altman-Z score of 4.36. This indicates that DFIN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DFIN (4.36) is better than 81.93% of its industry peers.
DFIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.54. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DFIN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.54) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
DFIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.35, DFIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 1.54
Altman-Z 4.36
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 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that DFIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DFIN's Current ratio of 1.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DFIN outperforms 52.52% of 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.13, DFIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.13
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 grown by an nice 9.02% over the past year.
DFIN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.57% yearly.
DFIN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.40%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.22% on average over the past years.
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

DFIN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.52% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 11.62, the valuation of DFIN can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DFIN is valued a bit cheaper than 63.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.50, DFIN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.28, which indicates a very decent valuation of DFIN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DFIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DFIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.93), we can say DFIN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.62
Fwd PE 10.28
DFIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDFIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 92.02% of the companies listed 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.16
EV/EBITDA 6.98
DFIN Per share dataDFIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 14.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DFIN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION

NYSE:DFIN (12/23/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 46.37 0 (0%)

46.37

+0.11 (+0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/bmo
Inst Owners104.93%
Inst Owner Change5.45%
Ins Owners4.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.45%
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)750.80M
Net Income(TTM)32.50M
Analysts82.22
Price Target65.62 (41.51%)
Short Float %5.79%
Short Ratio4.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 11.62
Fwd PE 10.28
P/S 1.64
P/FCF 12.16
P/OCF 7.62
P/B 2.91
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.98
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY8.6%
EPS(NY)4.51
Fwd EY9.73%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY8.22%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY13.12%
SpS28.29
BVpS15.94
TBVpS-3.01
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)0.47
Graham Number37.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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.