Donaldson CoDCI +2.63%94 PB Ratio is 6.04 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 6.51. 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 2,986 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks worse than 81.82% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Donaldson Co's share price is $88.33. Donaldson Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $14.63. Hence, Donaldson Co's PB Ratio of today is 6.04.
Good Sign:
Donaldson Co Inc stock PB Ratio (=5.88) is close to 1-year low of 5.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 6.51 Max: 8.93
Current: 6.04
During the past 13 years, Donaldson Co's highest PB Ratio was 8.93. The lowest was 4.71. And the median was 6.51.
DCI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.82% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs DCI: 6.04
During the past 12 months, Donaldson Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Donaldson Co was 20.70% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Donaldson Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Donaldson Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Donaldson Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Donaldson Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Donaldson Co (DCI) has a PB Ratio of 6.04 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.51. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 4.71 to 8.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #2443 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Donaldson Co's PB Ratio too high?
Donaldson Co's current PB Ratio of 6.04 is near median its 10-year median of 6.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 8.93. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Donaldson Co's value of 6.04 is 160.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #2443 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PB Ratio compare to FLS and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #2443 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places Donaldson Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Donaldson Co's value of 6.04 is 160.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 4.71 to 8.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.51 vs. the industry median of 2.32, 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 PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.32, based on 2,986 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current PB Ratio of 6.04 is 160.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current PB Ratio is 6.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.51. 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 $88.33 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 6.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.51 and 160.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.32. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current PB Ratio is 6.04 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 $88.33 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.11.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
PB Ratio: 6.04 (near median its 10-year median of 6.51)
GF Value™: $81.11 vs. price of $88.33 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2443 of 2986)
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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