DCI (Donaldson Co) ROCE %: 26.81% (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 ROCE %?

Donaldson Co DCI +1.69% 94 ROCE % is 26.81% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Donaldson Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 26.81%.

Donaldson Co  (NYSE:DCI) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Donaldson Co ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

Donaldson Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROCE %
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Donaldson Co Quarterly Data
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Donaldson Co ROCE % Calculation

Donaldson Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=516.4/( ( (2914.3 - 782.5) + (2977.2 - 757.2) )/ 2 )
=516.4/( (2131.8+2220)/ 2 )
=516.4/2175.9
=23.73 %

Donaldson Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=645.2/( ( (3060.4 - 665.9) + (3087.5 - 668.5) )/ 2 )
=645.2/( ( 2394.5 + 2419 )/ 2 )
=645.2/2406.75
=26.81 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 26.81% mean?
Donaldson Co (DCI) has a ROCE % of 26.81% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Donaldson Co's ROCE % too high?
Donaldson Co's current ROCE % is 26.81%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Donaldson Co's value of 26.81% is 277.6% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to FLS and GTLS?
Donaldson Co's ROCE % of 26.81% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Donaldson Co's value of 26.81% is 277.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current ROCE % of 26.81% is 277.6% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current ROCE % is 26.81%. 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 ROCE % is 26.81% and 277.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current ROCE % is 26.81% 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:

  • ROCE %: 26.81%
  • GF Value™: $81.11 vs. price of $86.07 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 277.6% above the Industrial Products median

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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