Donnelley Financial SolutionsDFIN +4.74%64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 41.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 19.04. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.12 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 2,878 Software companies, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks better than 77.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donnelley Financial Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
DFIN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.87 Med: 19.04 Max: 36.68
Current: 10.37
During the past 13 years, Donnelley Financial Solutions's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 36.68%. The lowest was -6.87%. And the median was 19.04%.
DFIN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 77.48% of 2878
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs DFIN: 10.37
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Donnelley Financial Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 AMPL, MITK, RDVT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 41.36% mean?
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 41.36% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 19.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #648 out of 2878 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 41.36% is 117% above median its 10-year median of 19.04. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 41.36% is 1927.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #648 out of 2878 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 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donnelley Financial Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AMPL and MITK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Donnelley Financial Solutions ranks #648 out of 2878 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Donnelley Financial Solutions in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 41.36% is 1927.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.04 vs. the industry median of 2.04, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.04, based on 2,878 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 41.36% is 1927.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 41.36%, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 19.04. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.12, compared to a current price of $46.21 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 41.36%, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 19.04 and 1927.5% above the Software industry median of 2.04. Donnelley Financial Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 64/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 41.36% 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 $46.21 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.12.
GuruFocus considers Donnelley Financial Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFIN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 41.36% (117% above median its 10-year median of 19.04)
GF Value™: $61.12 vs. price of $46.21 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1927.5% above the Software median (#648 of 2878)
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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