DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions) ROCE %: 30.84% (As of Mar. 2026)


DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc DFIN
60 GF Score
Price $39.60
GF Value $61.04
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Donnelley Financial Solutions ROCE %?

Donnelley Financial Solutions DFIN -3.08% 60 ROCE % is 30.84% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.04 (Significantly Undervalued).

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. Donnelley Financial Solutions's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.84%.

Donnelley Financial Solutions  (NYSE:DFIN) 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.

Donnelley Financial Solutions ROCE % Related Terms

Donnelley Financial Solutions ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Donnelley Financial Solutions's ROCE % 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.

Donnelley Financial Solutions ROCE % Chart

Donnelley Financial Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Donnelley Financial Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Donnelley Financial Solutions ROCE % Calculation

Donnelley Financial Solutions's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=57.1/( ( (841.6 - 224.1) + (800.4 - 200) )/ 2 )
=57.1/( (617.5+600.4)/ 2 )
=57.1/608.95
=9.38 %

Donnelley Financial Solutions's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=193.6/( ( (800.4 - 200) + (840.8 - 185.6) )/ 2 )
=193.6/( ( 600.4 + 655.2 )/ 2 )
=193.6/627.8
=30.84 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 30.84% mean?
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a ROCE % of 30.84% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' ROCE % too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current ROCE % is 30.84%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 30.84% is 485.2% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to GTM and AMPL?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' ROCE % of 30.84% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Donnelley Financial Solutions' value of 30.84% is 485.2% 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 a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 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. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current ROCE % of 30.84% is 485.2% 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current ROCE % is 30.84%. 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 ROCE % is 30.84% and 485.2% above the Software industry median of 5.27. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current ROCE % is 30.84% 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:

  • ROCE %: 30.84%
  • GF Value™: $61.04 vs. price of $39.60 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100
  • Industry Position: 485.2% above the Software median

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

Other Exchanges 1DN:Germany
Address 391 Steel Way, Lancaster, PA, USA, 17601
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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