Donaldson CoDCI -0.66%94 Pretax Margin % is 15.56% as of Apr. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 13.32. 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 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 81.57% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Donaldson Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $155 Mil. Donaldson Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $995 Mil. Therefore, Donaldson Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.59 Med: 13.32 Max: 14.93
Current: 14.93
DCI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.57% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs DCI: 14.93
Donaldson Co (NYSE:DCI) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Donaldson Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Donaldson Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 15.56% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 13.32. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.59 to 14.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #560 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Donaldson Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Donaldson Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.56% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 13.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.59 to a high of 14.93. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Donaldson Co's value of 15.56% is 166% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #560 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Pretax Margin % compare to FLS and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #560 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Donaldson Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Donaldson Co's value of 15.56% is 166% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.59 to 14.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.32 vs. the industry median of 5.85, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.56% is 166% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current Pretax Margin % is 15.56%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 13.32. 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 Pretax Margin % is 15.56%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 13.32 and 166% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.56% 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 $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:
Pretax Margin %: 15.56% (17% above median its 10-year median of 13.32)
GF Value™: $81.12 vs. price of $88.52 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 166% above the Industrial Products median (#560 of 3038)
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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