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Donaldson CoDCI +0.79%92 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Apr. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.87 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,595 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 51.56% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Donaldson Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Donaldson Co was 24.70% per year. The lowest was -2.40% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.
Donaldson Co (NYSE:DCI) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Donaldson Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
DCI vs PNR, GTLS, WTS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Donaldson Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% mean?
Donaldson Co (DCI) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 10.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1257 out of 2595 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Donaldson Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Donaldson Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 10.20. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. Donaldson Co's value of 5.40% is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1257 out of 2595 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to PNR and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1257 out of 2595 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Donaldson Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. Donaldson Co's value of 5.40% is 20% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Donaldson Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 4.50, based on 2,595 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% is 20% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 10.20. 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 $81.87, compared to a current price of $94.72 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 20% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.50. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40% 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 $94.72 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.87.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.40% (47% below median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: $81.87 vs. price of $94.72 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Industrial Products median (#1257 of 2595)
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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