Donaldson CoDCI +1.69%94 FCF Yield % is 3.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.95. 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 3,068 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 72.95% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Donaldson Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 3.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.35 to 6.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #830 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Donaldson Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Donaldson Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.91 is near median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 6.81. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Yield % is 0.55. Donaldson Co's value of 3.91 is 610.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #830 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to FLS and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #830 out of 3068 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Donaldson Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.55. Donaldson Co's value of 3.91 is 610.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.35 to 6.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 0.55, 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 Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.55, based on 3,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.91 is 610.9% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.95. 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 Yield % is 3.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 610.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.55. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current FCF Yield % is 3.91 as of Jun. 25, 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 Yield %: 3.91 (near median its 10-year median of 3.95)
GF Value™: $81.11 vs. price of $86.07 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 610.9% above the Industrial Products median (#830 of 3068)
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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