DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions) EV-to-FCF: 8.56 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 47% Below Median


DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc DFIN
60 GF Score
Price $40.55
GF Value $61.04
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-FCF?

Donnelley Financial Solutions DFIN +2.40% 60 EV-to-FCF is 8.56 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 16.09. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.04 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,587 Software companies, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks better than 69.57% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Enterprise Value is $1,222.6 Mil. Donnelley Financial Solutions's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $142.8 Mil. Therefore, Donnelley Financial Solutions's EV-to-FCF for today is 8.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Donnelley Financial Solutions's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

DFIN' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.48   Med: 16.09   Max: 342.58
Current: 8.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Donnelley Financial Solutions was 342.58. The lowest was 6.48. And the median was 16.09.

DFIN's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
69.57% of 1587 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.97 vs DFIN: 8.56

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.

As of today (2026-06-28), Donnelley Financial Solutions's stock price is $40.55. Donnelley Financial Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.290. Therefore, Donnelley Financial Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 31.43.


Donnelley Financial Solutions  (NYSE:DFIN) EV-to-FCF Explanation

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.

Donnelley Financial Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=40.55/1.290
=31.43

Donnelley Financial Solutions's share price for today is $40.55.
Donnelley Financial Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.290.

* 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.


Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Donnelley Financial Solutions'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.

Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-FCF Chart

Donnelley Financial Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Donnelley Financial Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 15.05 17.05 15.05 12.52 9.85

DFIN vs GTM, AMPL, APPS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions'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.


Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Donnelley Financial Solutions EV-to-FCF Calculation

Donnelley Financial Solutions's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1222.635/142.8
=8.56

Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $1,222.6 Mil.
Donnelley Financial Solutions's Free Cash Flow 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 $142.8 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 8.56 mean?
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a EV-to-FCF of 8.56 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 16.09. Over the past decade, Donnelley Financial Solutions' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.48 to 342.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #483 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' EV-to-FCF too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current EV-to-FCF of 8.56 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 16.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.48 to a high of 342.58. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.97. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 8.56 is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #483 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Donnelley Financial Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donnelley Financial Solutions' EV-to-FCF compare to GTM and AMPL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #483 out of 1587 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Donnelley Financial Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.97. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 8.56 is 38.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Donnelley Financial Solutions' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.48 to 342.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.09 vs. the industry median of 13.97, Donnelley Financial Solutions 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 EV-to-FCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 13.97, based on 1,587 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. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current EV-to-FCF of 8.56 is 38.7% 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 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 Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current EV-to-FCF is 8.56, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 16.09. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.04, compared to a current price of $40.55 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 8.56, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 16.09 and 38.7% below the Software industry median of 13.97. Donnelley Financial Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.56 as of Jun. 28, 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 $40.55 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.04. GuruFocus considers Donnelley Financial Solutions to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFIN:

  • EV-to-FCF: 8.56 (47% below median its 10-year median of 16.09)
  • GF Value™: $61.04 vs. price of $40.55 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100
  • Industry Position: 38.7% below the Software median (#483 of 1587)

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

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Address 391 Steel Way, Lancaster, PA, USA, 17601
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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