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Donnelley Financial SolutionsDFIN +4.29%64 EV-to-EBIT is 23.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 12.02. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.23 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,761 Software companies, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks worse than 66.16% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Donnelley Financial Solutions's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,407.0 Mil.
Donnelley Financial Solutions's EBIT 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 $60.0 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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions'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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $1,425.0 Mil.
Donnelley Financial Solutions's EBIT 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 $60.0 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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 12.02. Over the past decade, Donnelley Financial Solutions' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.57 to 153.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1165 out of 1761 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current EV-to-EBIT of 23.75 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 12.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.57 to a high of 153.57. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 23.75 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1165 out of 1761 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Donnelley Financial Solutions has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donnelley Financial Solutions' EV-to-EBIT compare to AMPL and MITK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1165 out of 1761 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Donnelley Financial Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 23.75 is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Donnelley Financial Solutions' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.57 to 153.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.02 vs. the industry median of 14.25, Donnelley Financial Solutions 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.25, based on 1,761 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. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.75 is 66.7% 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 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 Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.75, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 12.02. 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 $61.23, compared to a current price of $48.65 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.75, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 12.02 and 66.7% above the Software industry median of 14.25. Donnelley Financial Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 64/100. 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 Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.75 as of Jul. 15, 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 $48.65 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.23.
GuruFocus considers Donnelley Financial Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFIN:
EV-to-EBIT: 23.75 (98% above median its 10-year median of 12.02)
GF Value™: $61.23 vs. price of $48.65 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Software median (#1165 of 1761)
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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