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Donaldson CoDCI -2.57%93 EV-to-EBIT is 18.72 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 17.91. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.56 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,375 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks worse than 50.32% on this metric.
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Donaldson Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $10,624 Mil.
Donaldson Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $597 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Donaldson Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Donaldson Co's current Enterprise Value is $11,173 Mil.
Donaldson Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $597 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 18.72 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.91. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.32 to 25.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1195 out of 2375 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Donaldson Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.72 is near median its 10-year median of 17.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.32 to a high of 25.34. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.00. Donaldson Co's value of 18.72 is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1195 out of 2375 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to PNR and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1195 out of 2375 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Donaldson Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.00. Donaldson Co's value of 18.72 is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.32 to 25.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.91 vs. the industry median of 19.00, Donaldson Co has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.00, based on 2,375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.72 is 1.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.91. 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 $81.56, compared to a current price of $92.91 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.91 and 1.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.00. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.72 as of Jul. 29, 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 $92.91 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.56.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.72 (near median its 10-year median of 17.91)
GF Value™: $81.56 vs. price of $92.91 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1195 of 2375)
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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