Donaldson Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 61.9.
Donaldson Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 75.27.
Donaldson Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 48.42.
Therefore, Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 88.75.
Donaldson Co (NYSE:DCI) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Donaldson Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Donaldson Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle 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.
DCI vs FLS, GTLS, WTS: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (DCI) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 88.75 as of Apr. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors.
Is Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Donaldson Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 88.75. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.34. Donaldson Co's value of 88.75 is 27.5% below this industry median. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to FLS and GTLS?
Donaldson Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 88.75 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.34. Donaldson Co's value of 88.75 is 27.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Industrial Products companies is 122.34, based on 3,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 88.75 is 27.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 88.75. 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 $81.12, compared to a current price of $88.52 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 88.75 and 27.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 122.34. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 88.75 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 $88.52 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.12.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 88.75
GF Value™: $81.12 vs. price of $88.52 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% below the Industrial Products median
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 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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