DCI (Donaldson Co) Beginning Cash Position: $194 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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DCI Donaldson Co Inc DCI
94 GF Score
Price $91.11
GF Value $81.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Donaldson Co Beginning Cash Position?

Donaldson Co DCI +2.06% 94 Beginning Cash Position is $194 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.38 (Modestly Overvalued).

Donaldson Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $194 Mil.

Donaldson Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Oct. 2025 ($180 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($211 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2026 ($211 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($194 Mil).

Donaldson Co's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Jul. 2023 ($193 Mil) to Jul. 2024 ($187 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2024 ($187 Mil) to Jul. 2025 ($233 Mil).

Donaldson Co Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Donaldson Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Donaldson Co Beginning Cash Position Chart

Donaldson Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beginning Cash Position
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Donaldson Co Quarterly Data
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Donaldson Co Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $194 Mil mean?
Donaldson Co (DCI) has a Beginning Cash Position of $194 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors.
Is Donaldson Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Donaldson Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $194 Mil. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to GTLS and FLS?
Donaldson Co's Beginning Cash Position of $194 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for an Industrial Products company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. Donaldson Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $194 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Donaldson Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donaldson Co (DCI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $81.38, compared to a current price of $91.11 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $194 Mil. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current Beginning Cash Position is $194 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Donaldson Co (DCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donaldson Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $91.11 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.38. GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DCI:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $194 Mil
  • GF Value™: $81.38 vs. price of $91.11 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the DCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Donaldson Co Business Description

Other Exchanges DNZ:Germany
Address 1400 West 94th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55431
Donaldson is a leading manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts, including air filtration systems, liquid filtration systems, and dust, fume, and mist collectors. The company serves a diverse range of end markets, including construction, mining, agriculture, truck, and industrial. Its business is organized into three segments: mobile solutions, industrial solutions, and life sciences. Donaldson generated approximately $3.7 billion in revenue in its fiscal 2025.
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