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Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc stock (DFIN) is currently trading at $46.94. Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc PE ratio is 40.42. Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.61. Analyst consensus price target for DFIN is $64.33. WallStSmart rates DFIN as Underperform.

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DFIN

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc

NYSETECHNOLOGY
$46.94
$0.49 (1.05%)
52W$37.07
$66.25
Target$64.33+37.0%

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DFIN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN)

Margin of Safety
-73.2%
Significantly Overvalued
DFIN Fair Value
$23.83
Graham Formula
Current Price
$46.94
$23.11 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $23.83
Overvalued
Price $46.94
Graham IV $23.83
Analyst $64.33

DFIN trades 73% above its Graham fair value of $23.83, 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.

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Smart Analysis

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

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 price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
101.52%10/10

101.52% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/SalesValuation
1.618/10

Paying $1.61 for every $1 of annual revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
1.608
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.753
Undervalued
DFIN Target Price
$64.33
30% Upside

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 3.8/10
PEG RatioValuation
4.882/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Profit MarginProfitability
4.22%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Return on EquityProfitability
7.95%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
11.00%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Price/BookValuation
3.144/10

Premium pricing at 3.1x book value

EPS GrowthGrowth
8.70%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 8.70%

Market CapQuality
$1.23B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Revenue GrowthGrowth
10.40%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 10.40% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
40.42
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
40.42
Overvalued

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.61) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.88), Price/Book (3.14) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.40%, EPS Growth at 8.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.95%, Operating Margin at 11.00%, Profit Margin at 4.22%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.95% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.40% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Profit Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

DFIN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

DFIN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.61x trades 59% above its historical average of 1.01x (75th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 28% below its historical high of 2.22x set in Jul 2024, and 972% above its historical low of 0.15x in Mar 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN) · TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - APPLICATION

The Big Picture

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 767M with 10% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 422.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 795.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 45M in free cash flow and 57M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 163M is significantly higher than cash (23M). Monitor refinancing risk.

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Bottom Line

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 422.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

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.

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About Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc(DFIN)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SOFTWARE - APPLICATION

Country

USA

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. is a global risk and compliance solutions company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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