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Donaldson CoDCI +0.17%93 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 14.81. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.58 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,479 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks worse than 52.2% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Donaldson Co's enterprise value is $11,145 Mil.
Donaldson Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $694 Mil. Therefore, Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.93 Med: 14.81 Max: 21.38
Current: 16.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Donaldson Co was 21.38. The lowest was 10.93. And the median was 14.81.
DCI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.2% of 2479
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.1
vs DCI: 16.05
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Donaldson Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Donaldson Co's share price for today is $92.66.
Donaldson Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $3.720.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Donaldson Co's current Enterprise Value is $11,145 Mil.
Donaldson Co's EBITDA 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 $694 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-EBITDA of 16.05 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Donaldson Co. This is near median its historical median of 14.81. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.93 to 21.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1294 out of 2479 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Donaldson Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Donaldson Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.05 is near median its 10-year median of 14.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.93 to a high of 21.38. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.10. Donaldson Co's value of 16.05 is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1294 out of 2479 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-EBITDA compare to PNR and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1294 out of 2479 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Donaldson Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.10. Donaldson Co's value of 16.05 is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.93 to 21.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.81 vs. the industry median of 15.10, 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-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.10, based on 2,479 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.05 is 6.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Donaldson Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.81. 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 $81.58, compared to a current price of $92.66 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.81 and 6.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.10. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05 as of Jul. 31, 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 $92.66 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.58.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.05 (near median its 10-year median of 14.81)
GF Value™: $81.58 vs. price of $92.66 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1294 of 2479)
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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