The price-to-earnings ratio for Donaldson stock stands at 19.63 as of Apr 2, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $3.48 and the stock price of $68.3 per share. A decrease of 8% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 21.3 of the past four quarters.
DCI PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Donaldson has been 24.92. The current 19.63 price-to-earnings ratio is 21% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, DCI's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jan 2018 quarter at 48.71, with a price of $50.66 and an EPS of $1.04. The Oct 2023 quarter saw the lowest point at 19.22, with a price of $57.66 and an EPS of $3.
Donaldson PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 28.13% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -30.62% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.81 | 2.39% | $74.82 | $3.43 |
| 2023 | 21.3 | 5.29% | $62.83 | $2.95 |
| 2022 | 20.23 | -30.62% | $54.41 | $2.69 |
| 2021 | 29.16 | 22.47% | $66.19 | $2.27 |
| 2020 | 23.81 | -0.83% | $48.34 | $2.03 |
| 2019 | 24.01 | -30.55% | $49.95 | $2.08 |
| 2018 | 34.57 | 28.13% | $47.7 | $1.38 |
DCI average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of DCI is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
DCI PE vs peers
DCI's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks PH and ENTG, but it is above CAT's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 15.1 | $162.28B |
| DCI Donaldson Co Inc | 19.63 | $8.16B |
| PH Parker Hannifin Corp | 25.62 | $80.99B |
| ENTG Entegris Inc | 44.24 | $12.97B |
| PLL Piedmont Lithium Inc | N/A | $137.37M |
| FTEK Fuel Tech Inc | N/A | $30.71M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Donaldson's PE ratio?
DCI's price to earnings ratio is 19.63 as of Apr 2, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Donaldson (DCI)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for DCI stock is 20.77.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Donaldson (DCI)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for DCI stock is 22.77.
What is the highest PE ratio for DCI?
In the last ten years, the Jan 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 48.71.
How does the current PE ratio for DCI compare to its historical average?
DCI's current price to earnings ratio is 21% below its 10-year historical average.
How is DCI's PE ratio calculated (Donaldson PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 2, 2025), Donaldson's stock price is $68.3. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $3.48. Therefore, Donaldson's price to earnings ratio for today is 19.63. PE RATIO(19.63) = STOCK PRICE($68.3) / TTM EPS($3.48)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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