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Donaldson CoDCI +0.50%94 EV-to-FCF is 27.67 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 26.84. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.34 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,731 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks worse than 53.44% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Donaldson Co's Enterprise Value is $10,805 Mil.
Donaldson Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $391 Mil. Therefore, Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.42 Med: 26.84 Max: 45.22
Current: 27.67
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Donaldson Co was 45.22. The lowest was 15.42. And the median was 26.84.
DCI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 53.44% of 1731
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 25.02
vs DCI: 27.67
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $89.73.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Donaldson Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Donaldson Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Donaldson Co's current Enterprise Value is $10,805 Mil.
Donaldson Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $391 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-FCF of 27.67 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.84. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 15.42 to 45.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #925 out of 1731 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Donaldson Co's current EV-to-FCF of 27.67 is near median its 10-year median of 26.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.42 to a high of 45.22. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 25.02. Donaldson Co's value of 27.67 is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #925 out of 1731 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's EV-to-FCF compare to GTLS and FLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #925 out of 1731 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Donaldson Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 25.02. Donaldson Co's value of 27.67 is 10.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 15.42 to 45.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.84 vs. the industry median of 25.02, 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-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 25.02, based on 1,731 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current EV-to-FCF of 27.67 is 10.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 25.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current EV-to-FCF is 27.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.84. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $81.34, compared to a current price of $89.73 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.84 and 10.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 25.02. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.67 as of Jul. 14, 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 $89.73 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.34.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
EV-to-FCF: 27.67 (near median its 10-year median of 26.84)
GF Value™: $81.34 vs. price of $89.73 (10.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% above the Industrial Products median (#925 of 1731)
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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