DCI (Donaldson Co) Research & Development: $80 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


DCI Donaldson Co Inc DCI
94 GF Score
Price $86.07
GF Value $81.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Donaldson Co Research & Development?

Donaldson Co DCI +1.69% 94 Research & Development is $80 Mil as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Donaldson Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $19 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $80 Mil.

Donaldson Co  (NYSE:DCI) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Donaldson Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Donaldson Co Research & Development Chart

Donaldson Co Annual Data
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Donaldson Co Quarterly Data
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Donaldson Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $80 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $80 Mil mean?
Donaldson Co (DCI) has a Research & Development of $80 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors.
Is Donaldson Co's Research & Development too high?
Donaldson Co's current Research & Development is $80 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to FLS and GTLS?
Donaldson Co's Research & Development of $80 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. Donaldson Co's current Research & Development is $80 Mil. 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 $86.07 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $80 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current Research & Development is $80 Mil 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 $86.07 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.11. GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DCI:

  • Research & Development: $80 Mil
  • GF Value™: $81.11 vs. price of $86.07 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Co Business Description

Other Exchanges DNZ:Germany
Address 1400 West 94th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55431
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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