DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION (DFIN)

US25787G1004 - Common Stock

63.02  +0.76 (+1.22%)

After market: 63.02 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

DFIN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 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 valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DFIN was profitable.
In the past year DFIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years DFIN 4 years were profitable.
DFIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DFIN (10.19%) is better than 87.02% of its industry peers.
DFIN has a better Return On Equity (20.44%) than 89.42% of its industry peers.
DFIN's Return On Invested Capital of 15.43% is amongst the best of the industry. DFIN outperforms 90.87% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DFIN is significantly above the industry average of 8.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.90%) for DFIN is well above the current ROIC(15.43%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.19%
ROE 20.44%
ROIC 15.43%
ROA(3y)13.03%
ROA(5y)8.07%
ROE(3y)30.08%
ROE(5y)18.76%
ROIC(3y)21.9%
ROIC(5y)17.18%

1.3 Margins

DFIN's Profit Margin of 10.31% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DFIN is outperformed by 63.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 15.20%, DFIN is not doing good in the industry: 65.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DFIN has grown nicely.
DFIN's Gross Margin of 58.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DFIN outperforms 60.10% of its industry peers.
DFIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.2%
PM (TTM) 10.31%
GM 58.19%
OM growth 3Y20.5%
OM growth 5Y4.44%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.17%
GM growth 3Y9.31%
GM growth 5Y8.32%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for DFIN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DFIN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DFIN has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.97 indicates that DFIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.97, DFIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
DFIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DFIN would need 2.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DFIN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.19) than 80.29% of its industry peers.
DFIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DFIN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: DFIN outperforms 74.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 2.19
Altman-Z 4.97
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that DFIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DFIN has a Current ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that DFIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DFIN has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DFIN outperforms 44.71% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for DFIN 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 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DFIN have decreased strongly by -11.56% in the last year.
DFIN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.10% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DFIN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.37% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.71% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.56%
EPS 3Y16.7%
EPS 5Y16.1%
EPS growth Q2Q3.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.71%
Revenue growth Q2Q5.25%

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 8.97% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.03%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.16, DFIN is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DFIN is valued a bit more expensive than 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.92, DFIN is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DFIN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DFIN.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.49. DFIN is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.16
Fwd PE 17.87

4.2 Price Multiples

80.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DFIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
DFIN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.84
EV/EBITDA 10.94

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of DFIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTION

NYSE:DFIN (4/26/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 63.02 0 (0%)

63.02

+0.76 (+1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.19%
ROE 20.44%
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OM 15.2%
PM (TTM) 10.31%
GM 58.19%
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Asset Turnover0.99
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Debt/Equity 0.32
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Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03
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EPS 3Y16.7%
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