DCI
Donaldson
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Industrials
- NYSE: DCI
- PE Ratio
The price-to-earnings ratio for Donaldson stock stands at 22.8 as of Jun 22, 2026. This is based on the current EPS of $3.77 and the stock price of $85.95 per share. A decrease of 12% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 26.0 of the past four quarters.
DCI PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Donaldson has been 25.27. The current 22.8 price-to-earnings ratio is 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.29 | 6.79% | $71.97 | $3.09 |
| 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 |
| 2017 | 26.98 | 6.77% | $47.49 | $1.76 |
| 2016 | 25.27 | 13.57% | $36.13 | $1.43 |
| 2015 | 22.25 | 2.68% | $33.6 | $1.51 |
| 2014 | 21.67 | -0.18% | $38.79 | $1.79 |
| 2013 | 21.71 | 11.96% | $36.25 | $1.67 |
| 2012 | 19.39 | 2.21% | $34.13 | $1.76 |
| 2011 | 18.97 | -14.47% | $27.69 | $1.46 |
Donaldson PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 23.39 | -25.65% | $88.17 | $3.77 |
| Jan 2026 | 31.46 | 21% | $101.94 | $3.24 |
| Oct 2025 | 26 | 11.64% | $84.25 | $3.24 |
| Jul 2025 | 23.29 | 7.38% | $71.97 | $3.09 |
| Apr 2025 | 21.69 | 6.01% | $65.73 | $3.03 |
| Jan 2025 | 20.46 | -2.11% | $71.19 | $3.48 |
| Oct 2024 | 20.9 | -4.17% | $73.16 | $3.5 |
| Jul 2024 | 21.81 | -0.91% | $74.82 | $3.43 |
| Apr 2024 | 22.01 | 5.97% | $72.2 | $3.28 |
| Jan 2024 | 20.77 | 8.06% | $64.59 | $3.11 |
| Oct 2023 | 19.22 | -9.77% | $57.66 | $3 |
| Jul 2023 | 21.3 | 0.9% | $62.83 | $2.95 |
| Apr 2023 | 21.11 | -1.49% | $63.55 | $3.01 |
| Jan 2023 | 21.43 | 3.68% | $62.35 | $2.91 |
| Oct 2022 | 20.67 | 2.17% | $57.45 | $2.78 |
DCI Price vs fair value
DCI average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of DCI is above its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 22.8, DCI stands below the Industrials sector and the industry average. Looking at its Industrials sector average of 30.63, Donaldson's P/E is 26% lower.
DCI PE vs peers
DCI's PE ratio is below its peer stocks CAT and PH.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DCI Donaldson Co Inc | 22.69 | $9.92B |
| PH Parker Hannifin Corp | 34.76 | $120.45B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 48.97 | $455.2B |
| ENTG Entegris Inc | 96.66 | $25.5B |
| FTEK Fuel Tech Inc | N/A | $63.73M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Donaldson's PE ratio?
DCI's price to earnings ratio is 22.8 as of Jun 22, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Donaldson (DCI)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for DCI stock is 22.69.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Donaldson (DCI)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for DCI stock is 22.56.
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 10% 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 (Jun 22, 2026), Donaldson's stock price is $85.95. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Apr 2026 is $3.77. Therefore, Donaldson's price to earnings ratio for today is 22.8. PE RATIO(22.8) = STOCK PRICE($85.95) / TTM EPS($3.77)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.