DCI (Donaldson Co) Book Value per Share: $14.63 (As of Apr. 2026)


DCI Donaldson Co Inc DCI
93 GF Score
Price $90.29
GF Value $81.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Donaldson Co Book Value per Share?

Donaldson Co DCI +1.18% 93 Book Value per Share is $14.63 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Donaldson Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $14.63.

During the past 12 months, Donaldson Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Donaldson Co was 20.70% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.

Donaldson Co's current price is $90.29. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $14.63. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Donaldson Co is 6.17.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Donaldson Co was 8.93. The lowest was 4.71. And the median was 6.51.

Good Sign:

Donaldson Co Inc stock PB Ratio (=6.1) is close to 1-year low of 5.6.


Donaldson Co  (NYSE:DCI) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Donaldson Co Book Value per Share Related Terms


Donaldson Co Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Donaldson Co Book Value per Share Chart

Donaldson Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.10 9.25 10.91 12.40 12.53

Donaldson Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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DCI vs GTLS, FLS, WTS: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Donaldson Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Donaldson Co Book Value per Share Calculation

Donaldson Co's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,454-0)/116
=12.53

Donaldson Co's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,695-0)/116
=14.63

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $14.63 mean?
Donaldson Co (DCI) has a Book Value per Share of $14.63 as of Apr. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors.
Is Donaldson Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Donaldson Co's current Book Value per Share is $14.63. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's Book Value per Share compare to GTLS and FLS?
Donaldson Co's Book Value per Share of $14.63 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 Book Value per Share for an Industrial Products company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. Donaldson Co's current Book Value per Share is $14.63. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $81.33, compared to a current price of $90.29 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $14.63. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current Book Value per Share is $14.63 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 $90.29 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.33. GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DCI:

  • Book Value per Share: $14.63
  • GF Value™: $81.33 vs. price of $90.29 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign

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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