Donnelley Financial SolutionsDFIN -3.08%60 Operating Margin % is 23.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 13.13. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.04 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,820 Software companies, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks better than 87.45% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
Donnelley Financial Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
DFIN vs GTM, AMPL, APPS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a Operating Margin % of 23.94% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 13.13. Over the past decade, Donnelley Financial Solutions' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 23.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #354 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current Operating Margin % of 23.94% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 13.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.45 to a high of 23.45. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 23.94% is 519.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #354 out of 2820 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 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donnelley Financial Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to GTM and AMPL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #354 out of 2820 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Donnelley Financial Solutions in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 23.94% is 519.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Donnelley Financial Solutions' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 23.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.13 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Donnelley Financial Solutions 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 Operating Margin % for a Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.87, based on 2,820 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Operating Margin % of 23.94% is 519.4% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Operating Margin % is 23.94%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 13.13. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.04, compared to a current price of $39.60 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.94%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 13.13 and 519.4% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Donnelley Financial Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current Operating Margin % is 23.94% as of Mar. 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 $39.60 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.04.
GuruFocus considers Donnelley Financial Solutions to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFIN:
Operating Margin %: 23.94% (82% above median its 10-year median of 13.13)
GF Value™: $61.04 vs. price of $39.60 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 519.4% above the Software median (#354 of 2820)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Business Description
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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