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Donaldson CoDCI +0.88%92 Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 as of Apr. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.96 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 3,083 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks worse than 51.83% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Donaldson Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,695 Mil. Donaldson Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,088 Mil.
Therefore, Donaldson Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Donaldson Co was 0.55. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.45.
DCI's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 51.83% of 3083
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs DCI: 0.55
Donaldson Co (NYSE:DCI) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Donaldson Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Donaldson Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Donaldson Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.55 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1598 out of 3083 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Donaldson Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Donaldson Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.55 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.55. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Donaldson Co's value of 0.55 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1598 out of 3083 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to PNR and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1598 out of 3083 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Donaldson Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Donaldson Co's value of 0.55 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.56, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.56, based on 3,083 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.55 is 1.8% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.55, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. 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 $81.96, compared to a current price of $93.25 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.55, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 1.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.56. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 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 $93.25 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.96.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.55 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: $81.96 vs. price of $93.25 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1598 of 3083)
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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