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Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. · Technology · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $15M/d

90
StockRank
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Q
67
V
61
M
62
P/E (TTM)
35.8x
ROE
8.8%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Donnelley Financial clears the calibrated bar on the largest single-filing repurchase in this batch: 5.83% of shares outstanding retired in 90 days, with all three legs above the floor (Q66 V64 M59). Retiring nearly 6% of the company in a quarter is an unambiguous capital-allocation statement, and nothing adverse is on file.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) provides software and services for compliance, regulatory, and transaction management, primarily for the financial services industry. The company is a niche market leader in financial disclosure and reporting solutions, leveraging proprietary technology and deep industry expertise. DFIN is an essential partner for public companies and investment firms navigating complex regulatory environments.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue833.6M797.2M781.9M767.0M-2.7%771.4M777.1M808.2M2.7%
EPS3.332.813.161.18-29.2%1.371.781.9729.3%
Shares28.9M29.1M28.7M25.6M-11.4%25.0M
Debt213.9M150.6M141.4M178.5M-5.9%235.7M
Equity329.5M402.2M436.1M379.2M4.8%
Op CF150.2M124.0M171.1M164.9M3.2%197.0M
Inv CF-50.9M-51.3M-53.3M-57.0M
Fin CF-121.1M-84.6M-82.1M-141.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+30.7%
38.4441.3944.3447.3050.25Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$50.25
RSI (14)
67.2
52W High
$65.78
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
9.5%61.2
ROE
8.8%56.3
GP/Assets
61.2%92.6
Op. Margin
23.7%87.6
FCF/Assets
15.1%89.7
Piotroski
780.2
Int. Cover
4.1x35.2
D/E Ratio
0.63x23.0
Current Ratio
1.41x27.5
Value
61
P/E (TTM)
35.8x45.1
EV/EBITDA
9.3x75.4
P/FCF
10.0x84.0
P/B
3.3x44.6
P/S
1.6x67.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
62
52W High %
76%77.6
RS 6M
-15%52.6
SMA 50/200
0.90x26.8
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%73.6
EPS Rev 12W
+2.7%66.4
EPS Improve
+284%85.1
Q Growth
8%40.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.2B
P/E (Forward)
9.3x
Gross Margin
63.5%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
DFINDonnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.(you)$1.2B90STRONG BUY
UPBDUpbound Group, Inc.$1.2B99STRONG BUY
MITKMitek Systems, Inc.$762M86STRONG BUY
CXMSprinklr, Inc.$1.3B78BUY
RDVTRed Violet, Inc.$859M81STRONG BUY
PLUSePlus inc.$2.3B84STRONG BUY
BLKBBlackbaud, Inc.$1.5B75BUY
DBDDiebold Nixdorf, Incorporated$3.1B92STRONG BUY
MNTNMNTN, Inc.$634M83STRONG BUY
NATLNCR Atleos Corporation$3.5B91STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 37.2x · Gross margin 53.1%

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) — Stock Score Summary

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (61/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Donnelley Financial clears the calibrated bar on the largest single-filing repurchase in this batch: 5.83% of shares outstanding retired in 90 days, with all three legs above the floor (Q66 V64 M59). Retiring nearly 6% of the company in a quarter is an unambiguous capital-allocation statement, and nothing adverse is on file.

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) provides software and services for compliance, regulatory, and transaction management, primarily for the financial services industry. The company is a niche market leader in financial disclosure and reporting solutions, leveraging proprietary technology and deep industry expertise. DFIN is an essential partner for public companies and investment firms navigating complex regulatory environments.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$50.25
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (TTM)35.79
P/E (Forward)9.32
Price/Book3.31
Return on Equity8.8%
Return on Invested Capital9.5%
Debt/Equity0.63x
Gross Margin63.5%
Operating Margin23.7%
Revenue Growth2.2%
Free Cash Flow$121M

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.’s (DFIN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (61), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. have an economic moat?
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. 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 Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. 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 Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. in?
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (United States).