DCI
BEARISH
$88.96
Live
Donaldson Company, Inc. · NYSE
Target $96.4
(+8.4%)
$64.25
52W Range
$112.84
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$10.3B
P/E
27.8
ROE
24.3%
Profit margin
10.1%
Debt/Equity
0.43
Dividend yield
1.35%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
DCI presents a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and low leverage, but it is severely overvalued. The current price of $88.96 trades at a massive premium to its Graham Number ($31.29) and Intrinsic Value ($22.40). With stagnant revenue growth (3%) and negative earnings growth (-1.3%), the current P/E of 27.80 is fundamentally unsupported. Bearish insider selling and a 0/100 technical trend further suggest a lack of immediate catalyst for growth.
Key Strengths
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 24.27%
Low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicating conservative leverage
High liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.29
Consistent historical track record of earnings beats over 25 quarters
Healthy dividend payout ratio of 36.56%
Key Risks
Extreme valuation gap between market price and intrinsic/Graham value
Negative earnings growth (-1.30% YoY and -3.50% Q/Q)
Bearish insider activity with $3.57M in sales and zero buys
High Price-to-Book ratio (6.54) suggesting expensive equity
Bearish technical trend (0/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$35.5
-60.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
48
Moderate
15
30
75
65
55
AI Verdict
Overvalued Stable
Key drivers: Severe valuation premium, Stagnant growth, Strong balance sheet
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E 27.80, PEG 1.70, Graham Number $31.29
Positives
- Forward P/E (20.35) is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is ~185% above Graham Number
- Price is ~300% above Intrinsic Value
- High P/B ratio of 6.54
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates: Rev 3.00%, Earnings -1.30%
Positives
- Positive revenue growth (3%)
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth
- PEG ratio > 1.5 indicates overpayment for growth
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends and 25-quarter track record
Positives
- Long-term earnings beat consistency
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+54.2%)
Watchpoints
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth decline (-14.4%)
Health
65/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity (0.43)
- Strong Current Ratio (2.29)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable', not 'Strong'
Dividend
55/100
Ref Yield 1.35%, Payout 36.56%
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (36.56%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.35%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$88.96
Analyst Target
$96.4
Upside/Downside
+8.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for DCI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DCI
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Primary
|
+54.2% | +47.0% | +37.2% | +7.5% | +2.1% | -0.3% |
|
ARMK
Aramark
Peer
|
+61.1% | +25.2% | +2.9% | -10.4% | +3.5% | -1.4% |
|
CR
Crane Company
Peer
|
+154.7% | +148.0% | +21.1% | -5.9% | +3.1% | -6.6% |
|
ASR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S. A. B. de C. V.
Peer
|
+162.2% | +35.0% | +32.3% | +11.4% | +2.4% | +4.7% |
|
AOS
A. O. Smith Corporation
Peer
|
+39.3% | +26.1% | +3.8% | +1.6% | +6.6% | -0.0% |
DCI
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+54.2%
3Y
+47.0%
1Y
+37.2%
6M
+7.5%
1M
+2.1%
1W
-0.3%
ARM
Aramark
Peer
5Y
+61.1%
3Y
+25.2%
1Y
+2.9%
6M
-10.4%
1M
+3.5%
1W
-1.4%
CR
Crane Company
Peer
5Y
+154.7%
3Y
+148.0%
1Y
+21.1%
6M
-5.9%
1M
+3.1%
1W
-6.6%
ASR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S. A. B. de C. V.
Peer
5Y
+162.2%
3Y
+35.0%
1Y
+32.3%
6M
+11.4%
1M
+2.4%
1W
+4.7%
AOS
A. O. Smith Corporation
Peer
5Y
+39.3%
3Y
+26.1%
1Y
+3.8%
6M
+1.6%
1M
+6.6%
1W
-0.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
27.8
Forward P/E
20.35
PEG Ratio
1.7
P/B Ratio
6.54
P/S Ratio
2.75
EV/Revenue
2.88
EV/EBITDA
16.19
Market Cap
$10.3B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
10.09%
Operating Margin
13.57%
Gross Margin
34.6%
ROE
24.27%
ROA
11.8%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.0%
Earnings Growth
-1.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+3.02%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-3.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.43
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.29
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.31
Good
Cash/Share
$1.68
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$0.9B
Gross Margin
33.4%
Op. Margin
13.2%
Net Margin
10.3%
Total Assets
$3.1B
Liabilities
$1.5B
Equity
$1.6B
Debt/Equity
0.94x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
55%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-06-03
$N/A
2026-02-26
$0.83
-6.6% surprise
2025-12-04
$0.97
+6.6% surprise
2025-08-27
$1.03
+1.3% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing DCI against 418 companies in the Industrials sector
(33 bullish, 147 neutral, 238 bearish)
P/E Ratio
27.8
This Stock
vs
80.08
Sector Avg
-65.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
24.27%
This Stock
vs
-22.62%
Sector Avg
-207.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
10.09%
This Stock
vs
6.48%
Sector Avg
+55.7%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.43
This Stock
vs
2.75
Sector Avg
-84.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
3.0%
This Stock
vs
78.58%
Sector Avg
-96.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.29
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-27.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DCI
Donaldson Company, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $10.3B | 27.8 | 24.3% | 10.1% | $88.96 | |
|
ARMK
Aramark
|
NEUTRAL | $10.28B | 32.3 | 10.5% | 1.8% | $39.08 | Compare |
|
CR
Crane Company
|
NEUTRAL | $10.4B | 31.87 | 17.9% | 15.9% | $180.08 | Compare |
|
ASR
Grupo Aeroportuario del...
|
NEUTRAL | $10.2B | 13.07 | 23.0% | 31.7% | $338.17 | Compare |
|
AOS
A. O. Smith Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $10.15B | 19.69 | 28.2% | 13.9% | $72.46 | Compare |
DCI
Donaldson Company, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$10.3B
P/E
27.8
ROE
24.3%
Price
$88.96
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | OWENS JAMES J | Director | Sale | 19,800 | $1,765,184 |
| 2026-04-14 | OWENS JAMES J | Director | Option Exercise | 19,800 | $880,968 |
| 2026-04-02 | SMILEY JACINTH C | Director | Stock Award | 279 | $23,779 |
| 2026-04-02 | HILGER CHRISTOPHER M | Director | Stock Award | 418 | $35,626 |
| 2026-04-02 | OWENS JAMES J | Director | Stock Award | 279 | $23,779 |
| 2026-04-02 | RAUTIO TRUDY A | Director | Stock Award | 349 | $29,745 |
| 2026-03-26 | BRISENO DEIBERT GUILLERMO | President | Sale | 20,600 | $1,750,382 |
| 2026-03-26 | BRISENO DEIBERT GUILLERMO | President | Option Exercise | 20,600 | $903,338 |
| 2026-01-02 | SHINE DANIEL P | Director | Stock Award | 900 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | CRUZ PILAR | Director | Stock Award | 900 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | SMILEY JACINTH C | Director | Stock Award | 1,150 | $22,482 |
| 2026-01-02 | HILGER CHRISTOPHER M | Director | Stock Award | 1,275 | $33,724 |
| 2026-01-02 | OWENS JAMES J | Director | Stock Award | 1,150 | $22,482 |
| 2026-01-02 | OLSON RICHARD M. | Director | Stock Award | 900 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | MILROY DOUGLAS ALLAN | Director | Stock Award | 900 | - |
OWENS JAMES J
Director
2026-04-14
19,800 shares
·
$1,765,184
OWENS JAMES J
Director
2026-04-14
19,800 shares
·
$880,968
SMILEY JACINTH C
Director
2026-04-02
279 shares
·
$23,779
HILGER CHRISTOPHER M
Director
2026-04-02
418 shares
·
$35,626
OWENS JAMES J
Director
2026-04-02
279 shares
·
$23,779
RAUTIO TRUDY A
Director
2026-04-02
349 shares
·
$29,745
BRISENO DEIBERT GUILLERMO
President
2026-03-26
20,600 shares
·
$1,750,382
BRISENO DEIBERT GUILLERMO
President
2026-03-26
20,600 shares
·
$903,338
SHINE DANIEL P
Director
2026-01-02
900 shares
CRUZ PILAR
Director
2026-01-02
900 shares
SMILEY JACINTH C
Director
2026-01-02
1,150 shares
·
$22,482
HILGER CHRISTOPHER M
Director
2026-01-02
1,275 shares
·
$33,724
OWENS JAMES J
Director
2026-01-02
1,150 shares
·
$22,482
OLSON RICHARD M.
Director
2026-01-02
900 shares
MILROY DOUGLAS ALLAN
Director
2026-01-02
900 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
5 analysts
Baird
2026-03-30
Outperform
Outperform
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-09
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Baird
2026-02-27
Outperform
Outperform
Jefferies
2026-02-03
Buy
Buy
Jefferies
2026-01-09
Hold
Buy
Stifel
2025-12-05
Hold
Hold
Baird
2025-12-05
Outperform
Outperform
Baird
2025-12-03
Outperform
Outperform
Morgan Stanley
2025-11-24
Underweight
Equal-Weight
Stifel
2025-11-24
Hold
Hold
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