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During the past 12 months, Donnelley Financial Solutions's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 24.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Donnelley Financial Solutions's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 88.30% per year. The lowest was -39.30% per year. And the median was -8.30% per year.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE:DFIN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Donnelley Financial Solutions Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
DFIN vs UPBD, SECZ, WLTH: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's PE Ratio falls into.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Donnelley Financial Solutions's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.29
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.29 mean?
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.29 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1274 out of 2074 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.29. The Software industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of $1.29 is 89.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1274 out of 2074 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Donnelley Financial Solutions has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donnelley Financial Solutions' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to UPBD and SECZ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1274 out of 2074 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Donnelley Financial Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of $1.29 is 89.7% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.50, based on 2,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.29 is 89.7% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.37, compared to a current price of $51.39 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.29 and 89.7% below the Software industry median of 12.50. Donnelley Financial Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.29 as of Mar. 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 Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donnelley Financial Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $51.39 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.37.
GuruFocus considers Donnelley Financial Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFIN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.29
GF Value™: $61.37 vs. price of $51.39 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% below the Software median (#1274 of 2074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Business Description
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc is a risk and compliance software solutions and related services provider. The company provides regulatory filing and deal solutions via its software-as-a-service, technology-enabled services, and print and distribution solutions to public and private companies, mutual funds, and other regulated investment firms. It operates in four reportable segments: Capital Markets - Software Solutions, Capital Markets - Compliance and Communications Management (its key revenue-generating segment), Investment Companies - Software Solutions, and Investment Companies - Compliance and Communications Management. Its geographical segments are the United States (USA), Europe, Asia, Canada, and Others, of which the USA accounts for the vast majority of its total revenue.
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