Donaldson Co (FRA:DNZ) EV-to-EBIT: 19.82 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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FRA:DNZ Donaldson Co Inc FRA:DNZ
92 GF Score
Price €84.00
GF Value €70.54
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What is Donaldson Co EV-to-EBIT?

Donaldson Co FRA:DNZ -1.18% 92 EV-to-EBIT is 19.82 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 17.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:DNZ with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.54. Among 2,376 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 50.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Donaldson Co's Enterprise Value is €10,126 Mil. Donaldson Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €511 Mil. Therefore, Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DNZ' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.32   Med: 17.91   Max: 25.34
Current: 19.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Donaldson Co was 25.34. The lowest was 13.32. And the median was 17.91.

FRA:DNZ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
50.34% of 2376 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.665 vs FRA:DNZ: 19.35

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Donaldson Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €9,038 Mil. Donaldson Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €511 Mil. Donaldson Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.65%.


Donaldson Co  (FRA:DNZ) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Donaldson Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=510.869/9038.466
=5.65 %

Donaldson Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €9,038 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 €511 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.

Donaldson Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Donaldson Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
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Donaldson Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.30 17.12 19.07 23.25 17.79

FRA:DNZ vs PNR, GTLS, WTS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

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.


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Donaldson Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10125.519/510.869
=19.82

Donaldson Co's current Enterprise Value is €10,126 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 €511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 19.82 mean?
Donaldson Co (FRA:DNZ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.82 as of Aug. 06, 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 11% above 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 #1180 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Donaldson Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.82 is 11% above 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 19.67. Donaldson Co's value of 19.82 is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1180 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, 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 #1180 out of 2376 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Donaldson Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.67. Donaldson Co's value of 19.82 is 0.8% above 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 19.67, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.67, based on 2,376 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 19.82 is 0.8% 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 Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.67 — 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 19.82, which is 11% above 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?
Donaldson Co (FRA:DNZ) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 19.82. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.54, compared to a current price of €84.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.82, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.91 and 0.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.67. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (FRA:DNZ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.82 as of Aug. 06, 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 (FRA:DNZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donaldson Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €84.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €70.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DNZ:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.82 (11% above median its 10-year median of 17.91)
  • GF Value™: €70.54 vs. price of €84.00 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100
  • Industry Position: 0.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1180 of 2376)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DNZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Donaldson Co Business Description

Other Exchanges DCI:USA
Address 1400 West 94th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55431
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.
92GF Score

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