What is Donnelley Financial Solutions Quick Ratio?
Donnelley Financial SolutionsDFIN -3.08%60 Quick Ratio is 1.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.04 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,865 Software companies, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks worse than 59.13% on this metric.
Donnelley Financial Solutions has a quick ratio of 1.41. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donnelley Financial Solutions's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DFIN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.32 Max: 2.44
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, Donnelley Financial Solutions's highest Quick Ratio was 2.44. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.32.
DFIN's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 59.13% of 2865
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs DFIN: 1.41
Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE:DFIN) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Quick Ratio Related Terms
Donnelley Financial Solutions Quick Ratio 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Quick Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's Quick Ratio falls into.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.41 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Donnelley Financial Solutions' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1694 out of 2865 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' Quick Ratio too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current Quick Ratio of 1.41 is near median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 2.44. The Software industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 1.41 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1694 out of 2865 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Quick Ratio compare to GTM and AMPL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #1694 out of 2865 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Donnelley Financial Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 1.41 is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Donnelley Financial Solutions' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Donnelley Financial Solutions has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Software company?
The median Quick Ratio among Software companies is 1.70, based on 2,865 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Quick Ratio of 1.41 is 17.1% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Quick Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.32. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 17.1% below the Software industry median of 1.70. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current Quick Ratio is 1.41 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.41 (near median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: $61.04 vs. price of $39.60 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Software median (#1694 of 2865)
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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