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Donaldson CoFRA:DNZ 92 5-Year RORE % is 10.39 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DNZ with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.06 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,655 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 59.85% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.39%.
The industry rank for Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DNZ's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 59.85% of 2655
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs FRA:DNZ: 10.39
Donaldson Co (FRA:DNZ) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Donaldson Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Donaldson Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE % 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.
FRA:DNZ vs GTLS, FLS, WTS: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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.
Donaldson Co 5-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 5-year before.
Donaldson Co (FRA:DNZ) has a 5-Year RORE % of 10.39 as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1066 out of 2655 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Donaldson Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 10.39. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.65. Donaldson Co's value of 10.39 is 123.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1066 out of 2655 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to GTLS and FLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #1066 out of 2655 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Donaldson Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.65. Donaldson Co's value of 10.39 is 123.4% 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 5-Year RORE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 4.65, based on 2,655 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 10.39 is 123.4% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 10.39. 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 (FRA:DNZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.06, compared to a current price of €78.00 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 10.39 and 123.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.65. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (FRA:DNZ), the current 5-Year RORE % is 10.39 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 (FRA:DNZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donaldson Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €78.00 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.06.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DNZ:
5-Year RORE %: 10.39
GF Value™: €71.06 vs. price of €78.00 (9.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1066 of 2655)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DNZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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