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DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

54.61  +0.36 (+0.66%)

After market: 54.61 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

DFIN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making DFIN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. DFIN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

DFIN's Return On Assets of 9.39% is amongst the best of the industry. DFIN outperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.00%, DFIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.03%, DFIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.98% of the companies in the same industry.
DFIN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.52%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.69%.
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's Profit Margin of 10.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DFIN outperforms 42.19% of its industry peers.
DFIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DFIN has a Operating Margin of 18.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DFIN underperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
DFIN has a Gross Margin of 62.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: DFIN outperforms 70.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
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

DFIN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DFIN has less shares outstanding
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 4.45 indicates that DFIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DFIN's Altman-Z score of 4.45 is amongst the best of the industry. DFIN outperforms 82.70% of its industry peers.
DFIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.76. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.76, DFIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that DFIN is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, DFIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 1.76
Altman-Z 4.45
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.
DFIN has a Current ratio of 1.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DFIN outperforms 57.38% of its industry peers.
DFIN has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. 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 (1.29) 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

DFIN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.44%.
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.
Looking at the last year, DFIN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.93% in the last year.
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)-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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
DFIN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 15.13, the valuation of DFIN can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DFIN.
DFIN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.41, DFIN is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DFIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.91. DFIN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.13
Fwd PE 12.41
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

DFIN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DFIN is cheaper than 91.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DFIN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DFIN is cheaper than 67.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.81
EV/EBITDA 7.8
DFIN Per share dataDFIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

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 13.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)0.62
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

DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION

NYSE:DFIN (8/21/2025, 8:05:03 PM)

After market: 54.61 0 (0%)

54.61

+0.36 (+0.66%)

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-3.67%
Ins Owners4.69%
Ins Owner Change6.83%
Market Cap1.51B
Analysts82.22
Price Target72.08 (31.99%)
Short Float %4.37%
Short Ratio4.32
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)2.91%
PT rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.13
Fwd PE 12.41
P/S 2
P/FCF 13.81
P/OCF 8.7
P/B 3.49
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.8
EPS(TTM)3.61
EY6.61%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)3.95
FCFY7.24%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY11.49%
SpS27.32
BVpS15.63
TBVpS-2.58
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)0.62
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 4.45
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 Y17.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.99%
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-1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.57%
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%