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Donaldson Company, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $10.8B · Avg Vol: $58M/d

75
StockRank
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Q
78
V
32
M
60
P/E (TTM)
23.6x
ROE
28.2%
D/E
0.8x
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)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.3B3.4B3.6B3.7B3.7%3.9B4.0B4.2B4.1%
EPS2.692.953.433.094.7%3.853.363.786.9%
Shares122.6M121.1M120.1M116.0M-5.3%
Debt648.0M655.7M536.7M668.3M1.0%1.3B
Equity1.1B1.3B1.5B1.5B8.7%
Op CF252.8M544.5M492.5M418.8M18.3%493.7M
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)-2.9%
89.7691.9794.1996.4098.61Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$89.81
RSI (14)
38.3
52W High
$112.05
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
26.9%94.1
ROE
28.2%93.1
GP/Assets
45.8%91.0
Op. Margin
17.1%81.1
FCF/Assets
13.1%91.1
Piotroski
655.6
Int. Cover
21.0x65.0
D/E Ratio
0.75x27.6
Current Ratio
2.08x64.1
Value
32
P/E (TTM)
23.6x42.3
EV/EBITDA
16.3x35.5
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
6.0x14.8
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
1.4%35.1
Momentum
60
52W High %
80%59.5
RS 6M
-11%51.5
SMA 50/200
1.02x56.5
EPS Rev 4W
+10.7%92.7
EPS Rev 12W
+12.1%91.2
EPS Improve
+26%38.0
Q Growth
13%49.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$10.8B
P/E (Forward)
18.8x
Gross Margin
35.1%

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)$10.8B75Buy
GGGGraco Inc.$12.8B67Buy
GTESGates Industrial Corporation Ltd.$6.5B76Buy
AOSA. O. Smith Corporation$8.2B68Buy
WTSWatts Water Technologies, Inc.$12.2B84Strong Buy
NDSNNordson Corporation$18.1B78Buy
IEXIDEX Corporation$17.0B69Buy
FLSFlowserve Corporation$10.2B58Hold
CRCrane Company$12.0B56Hold
MWAMueller Water Products, Inc.$3.8B76Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 29.2%

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

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (60/100) 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$89.81
Market Cap$10.8B
P/E (TTM)23.64
P/E (Forward)18.75
Price/Book5.98
Return on Equity28.2%
Return on Invested Capital26.9%
Debt/Equity0.75x
Gross Margin35.1%
Operating Margin17.1%
Revenue Growth8.0%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$389M

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 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (32), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Donaldson Company, Inc. have an economic moat?
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. 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 75/100. 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).