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Donaldson Company, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $10.8B · Avg Vol: $73M/d

77
StockRank
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Q
79
V
32
M
59
P/E (TTM)
24.4x
ROE
27.8%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
1.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Donaldson Company has exceptional quality Q79 and momentum M58 with a buyback retiring 2.50% of shares, but value at V34 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Donaldson Company, Inc. is a global leader in advanced filtration systems and parts, providing critical solutions for engine, industrial, and specialized process applications. The company's competitive advantage stems from its proprietary filtration technologies, extensive R&D capabilities, and global manufacturing presence, which serve a diverse range of OEM and aftermarket customers. Donaldson's essential products improve equipment performance, extend lifespan, and contribute to environmental compliance across various industries.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.3B3.4B3.6B3.7B3.7%3.8B3.9B4.2B6.2%
EPS2.692.953.433.094.7%3.683.323.689.2%
Shares122.6M121.1M120.1M116.0M-5.3%115.9M
Debt648.0M655.7M536.7M668.3M1.0%608.3M
Equity1.1B1.3B1.5B1.5B8.7%
Op CF252.8M544.5M492.5M418.8M18.3%461.6M
Inv CF-154.0M-327.3M-86.9M-150.4M
Fin CF-114.2M-222.2M-355.9M-321.7M
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PRICE (1Y)+8.7%
84.6486.6888.7290.7592.79Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$92.79
RSI (14)
55.6
52W High
$112.42
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
79
ROIC
23.3%93.2
ROE
27.8%93.1
GP/Assets
44.2%91.4
Op. Margin
16.3%80.8
FCF/Assets
10.2%85.3
Piotroski
653.9
Int. Cover
21.3x62.8
D/E Ratio
0.36x50.8
Current Ratio
2.35x71.8
Value
32
P/E (TTM)
24.4x42.1
EV/EBITDA
15.8x35.5
P/FCF
35.6x33.8
P/B
6.1x13.2
P/S
2.7x30.0
Div Yield
1.4%32.7
Momentum
59
52W High %
83%64.3
RS 6M
-17%48.1
SMA 50/200
0.97x39.3
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.8
EPS Rev 12W
+0.3%68.6
EPS Improve
+19%31.5
Q Growth
104%87.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$10.8B
P/E (Forward)
20.4x
Gross Margin
34.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DCI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
DCIDonaldson Company, Inc.(you)$10.8B77BUY
WTSWatts Water Technologies, Inc.$11.5B79BUY
GGGGraco Inc.$12.9B77BUY
FLSFlowserve Corporation$9.3B75BUY
AOSA. O. Smith Corporation$8.4B80STRONG BUY
GNRC.MXGenerac Holdings Inc.$12.8B71BUY
NDSNNordson Corporation$16.5B76BUY
IEXIDEX Corporation$16.5B80STRONG BUY
GTESGates Industrial Corporation Ltd.$6.8B80STRONG BUY
RRXRegal Rexnord Corporation$14.2B66BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.6%

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) — Stock Score Summary

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (79/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Donaldson Company has exceptional quality Q79 and momentum M58 with a buyback retiring 2.50% of shares, but value at V34 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Donaldson Company, Inc. is a global leader in advanced filtration systems and parts, providing critical solutions for engine, industrial, and specialized process applications. The company's competitive advantage stems from its proprietary filtration technologies, extensive R&D capabilities, and global manufacturing presence, which serve a diverse range of OEM and aftermarket customers. Donaldson's essential products improve equipment performance, extend lifespan, and contribute to environmental compliance across various industries.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$92.79
Market Cap$10.8B
P/E (TTM)24.36
P/E (Forward)20.44
Price/Book6.13
Return on Equity27.8%
Return on Invested Capital23.3%
Debt/Equity0.36x
Gross Margin34.6%
Operating Margin16.3%
Revenue Growth5.8%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$302M

Donaldson Company, Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donaldson Company, Inc.’s (DCI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (79), Value (32), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Donaldson Company, Inc. have an economic moat?
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) has a Quality factor score of 79/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Donaldson Company, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Donaldson Company, Inc. in?
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).