DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions) Forward PE Ratio: 9.70 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc DFIN
64 GF Score
Price $46.21
GF Value $61.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Donnelley Financial Solutions Forward PE Ratio?

Donnelley Financial Solutions DFIN +4.74% 64 Forward PE Ratio is 9.70 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.12 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,167 Software companies, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks better than 82.52% on this metric.

Donnelley Financial Solutions's Forward PE Ratio for today is 9.70.

Donnelley Financial Solutions's PE Ratio without NRI for today is 10.27.

Donnelley Financial Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 35.82.


Donnelley Financial Solutions  (NYSE:DFIN) Forward PE Ratio Explanation

The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.

Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .


Donnelley Financial Solutions Forward PE Ratio Related Terms


Donnelley Financial Solutions Forward PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Donnelley Financial Solutions's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:

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Donnelley Financial Solutions Forward PE Ratio Chart

Donnelley Financial Solutions Annual Data
Trend 2018-12 2024-12 2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.87 15.39 10.50

Donnelley Financial Solutions Quarterly Data
2018-06 2018-09 2018-12 2019-03 2019-06 2024-12 2025-03 2025-06 2025-09 2025-12 2026-03
Forward PE Ratio 10.28 10.18 7.87 10.94 9.81 15.39 11.83 15.53 12.04 10.50 9.75

DFIN vs AMPL, MITK, RDVT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's Forward PE Ratio falls into.


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Donnelley Financial Solutions Forward PE Ratio Calculation

It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.

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What does a Forward PE Ratio of 9.70 mean?
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.70 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #204 out of 1167 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current Forward PE Ratio is 9.70. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.50. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 9.70 is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #204 out of 1167 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Donnelley Financial Solutions has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donnelley Financial Solutions' Forward PE Ratio compare to AMPL and MITK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #204 out of 1167 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Donnelley Financial Solutions in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.50. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 9.70 is 47.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.50, based on 1,167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.70 is 47.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.70. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.12, compared to a current price of $46.21 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.70 and 47.6% below the Software industry median of 18.50. Donnelley Financial Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 64/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.70 as of Jul. 05, 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 $46.21 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.12. GuruFocus considers Donnelley Financial Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFIN:

  • Forward PE Ratio: 9.70
  • GF Value™: $61.12 vs. price of $46.21 (24.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100
  • Industry Position: 47.6% below the Software median (#204 of 1167)

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Donnelley Financial Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges 1DN:Germany
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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