Donaldson CoDCI -0.66%94 OCF Yield % is 4.50 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 60.83% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's OCF 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 OCF Yield % of 4.50 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 5.27. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.21 to 8.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1204 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Donaldson Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Donaldson Co's current OCF Yield % of 4.50 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.21 to a high of 8.24. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.84. Donaldson Co's value of 4.50 is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1204 out of 3074 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 Yield % compare to FLS and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1204 out of 3074 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Donaldson Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.84. Donaldson Co's value of 4.50 is 58.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.21 to 8.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 2.84, 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 Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.84, based on 3,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current OCF Yield % of 4.50 is 58.5% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current OCF Yield % is 4.50, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 5.27. 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 $81.12, compared to a current price of $88.52 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.50, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 58.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.84. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current OCF Yield % is 4.50 as of Jun. 27, 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 $88.52 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.12.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
OCF Yield %: 4.50 (15% below median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: $81.12 vs. price of $88.52 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1204 of 3074)
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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