DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.78% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc DFIN
64 GF Score
Price $49.03
GF Value $61.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Donnelley Financial Solutions 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Donnelley Financial Solutions DFIN -1.84% 64 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFIN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.28 (Modestly Undervalued).

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.78%.


Donnelley Financial Solutions  (NYSE:DFIN) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


Donnelley Financial Solutions 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


DFIN vs AMPL, MITK, RDVT: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Donnelley Financial Solutions's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Donnelley Financial Solutions's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Donnelley Financial Solutions's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Donnelley Financial Solutions 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Donnelley Financial Solutions's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(25.600 - 25.400) / 25.600
=0.78%

* 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.

What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.78 mean?
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors.
Is Donnelley Financial Solutions' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.78. 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' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to AMPL and MITK?
Donnelley Financial Solutions' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.78 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Software company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Donnelley Financial Solutions and its competitors. Donnelley Financial Solutions's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.78. 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 $61.28, compared to a current price of $49.03 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.78. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.78 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 $49.03 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.28. GuruFocus considers Donnelley Financial Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFIN:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.78
  • GF Value™: $61.28 vs. price of $49.03 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100

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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