Donaldson CoDCI +1.69%94 FCF Margin % is 11.27% as of Apr. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 10.01. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 79.81% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Donaldson Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $112 Mil. Donaldson Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $995 Mil. Therefore, Donaldson Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.06 Med: 10.01 Max: 12.42
Current: 10.26
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Donaldson Co was 12.42%. The lowest was 5.06%. And the median was 10.01%.
DCI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.81% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.555
vs DCI: 10.26
Donaldson Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Donaldson Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 11.27% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 10.01. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.06 to 12.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #613 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Donaldson Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Donaldson Co's current FCF Margin % of 11.27% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.06 to a high of 12.42. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Donaldson Co's value of 11.27% is 624.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #613 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to FLS and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #613 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Donaldson Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Donaldson Co's value of 11.27% is 624.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.06 to 12.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.01 vs. the industry median of 1.56, 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.56, based on 3,036 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current FCF Margin % of 11.27% is 624.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current FCF Margin % is 11.27%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 10.01. 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 $81.11, compared to a current price of $86.07 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.27%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.01 and 624.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.56. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current FCF Margin % is 11.27% 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 $86.07 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.11.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
FCF Margin %: 11.27% (13% above median its 10-year median of 10.01)
GF Value™: $81.11 vs. price of $86.07 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 624.8% above the Industrial Products median (#613 of 3036)
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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