Donaldson CoDCI +3.94%94 OCF Margin % is 13.61% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 13.26. 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 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 70.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.65 Med: 13.26 Max: 15.87
Current: 12.12
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Donaldson Co was 15.87%. The lowest was 7.65%. And the median was 13.26%.
DCI's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 70.33% of 3037
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs DCI: 12.12
Donaldson Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
Donaldson Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 13.61% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.26. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 15.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #901 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Donaldson Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Donaldson Co's current OCF Margin % of 13.61% is near median its 10-year median of 13.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.65 to a high of 15.87. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Donaldson Co's value of 13.61% is 95.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #901 out of 3037 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 OCF Margin % compare to FLS and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #901 out of 3037 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Donaldson Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Donaldson Co's value of 13.61% is 95.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 15.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.26 vs. the industry median of 6.95, 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.95, based on 3,037 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current OCF Margin % of 13.61% is 95.8% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current OCF Margin % is 13.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.26. 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 $89.47 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 13.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.26 and 95.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.95. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current OCF Margin % is 13.61% 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 $89.47 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.11.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
OCF Margin %: 13.61% (near median its 10-year median of 13.26)
GF Value™: $81.11 vs. price of $89.47 (10.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.8% above the Industrial Products median (#901 of 3037)
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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