Donaldson Company Inc (DCI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Donaldson Company Inc stock (DCI) is currently trading at $87.12. Donaldson Company Inc PE ratio is 27.23. Donaldson Company Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.69. Analyst consensus price target for DCI is $98.20. WallStSmart rates DCI as Underperform.
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- Donaldson Company Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DCI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DCI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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DCI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Donaldson Company Inc (DCI)
DCI trades 408% above its Graham fair value of $21.76, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Donaldson Company Inc (DCI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Donaldson Company Inc (DCI) Key Strengths (3)
89.16% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Every $100 of equity generates $24 in profit
Supporting Valuation Data
Donaldson Company Inc (DCI) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -1.30%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 6.2x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 3.00% annually
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.69x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $10 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Donaldson Company Inc (DCI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 24.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.75), Price/Sales (2.69), Price/Book (6.15) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.00%, EPS Growth at -1.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 13.60%, Profit Margin at 10.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 24.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DCI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DCI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.69x trades at a 20% premium to its historical average of 2.25x (81th percentile). The current valuation is 28% below its historical high of 3.76x set in Apr 2011, and 113% above its historical low of 1.26x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Donaldson Company Inc (DCI) · INDUSTRIALS › SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Donaldson Company Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.8B with 300% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 300% YoY, reaching 3.8B. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY peers.
ROE of 2430.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Earnings fell 130% YoY while revenue grew 300%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Donaldson Company Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Donaldson Company Inc maintain 300%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 674M is significantly higher than cash (211M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Donaldson Company Inc.
Bottom Line
Donaldson Company Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (300% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(23 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
LEWIS, RICHARD BRENT President | Buy | +15,500 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:24:14 AM
About Donaldson Company Inc(DCI)
NYSE
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SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
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Donaldson Company, Inc. manufactures and sells filtration systems and replacement parts worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.