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(DFIN) Donnelley Financial - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US25787G1004

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DFIN EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 27.13%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 23.5%

DFIN Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 5.41%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 10.1%

Description: DFIN Donnelley Financial

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (NYSE:DFIN) is a US-based company operating in the Financial Exchanges & Data sub-industry. The companys financial performance is reflected in its yearly Income Tax Expense, a critical component of its overall profitability.

To evaluate DFINs stock, we need to examine its key performance indicators (KPIs) and economic drivers. The companys Market Cap stands at $1.427 billion, with a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.35, indicating a relatively stable valuation. Return on Equity (RoE) is 18.95%, suggesting a decent return for shareholders.

DFINs business is likely influenced by macroeconomic factors such as GDP growth, interest rates, and regulatory changes. As a financial data provider, the companys revenue may be tied to trading volumes, market volatility, and the overall demand for financial information. Key drivers may include the growth of electronic trading, increasing complexity of financial regulations, and the need for accurate and timely financial data.

To further assess DFINs stock, we should consider its revenue growth, profit margins, and cash flow generation. A thorough analysis of these metrics can help identify potential areas of improvement and provide insights into the companys future prospects. Additionally, comparing DFINs performance to its peers in the Financial Exchanges & Data sub-industry can help determine its relative strengths and weaknesses.

DFIN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	1,532m
Sub-Industry	Financial Exchanges & Data
IPO / Inception	2016-10-03

DFIN Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	16.2%
Fundamental	78.5%
Dividend Rating	-
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-34.8%
Analyst Rating	4.33 of 5

DFIN Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

DFIN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-60.4%
Growth Correlation 12m	-46.7%
Growth Correlation 5y	86.1%
CAGR 5y	11.11%
CAGR/Max DD 3y	0.25
CAGR/Mean DD 3y	1.43
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.86
Alpha	-22.19
Beta	0.012
Volatility	40.81%
Current Volume	380.4k
Average Volume 20d	207.1k
Stop Loss	52.2 (-3.1%)
Signal	-0.93

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (82.1m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 45.3m TTM)

FCFTA 0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.40pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 7.88% (prev 10.73%; Δ -2.85pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.20 (>3.0%) and CFO 173.5m > Net Income 82.1m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (170.1m) to EBITDA (196.6m) ratio: 0.87 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 1.29 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (28.2m) change vs 12m ago -6.0% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 58.17% (prev 59.42%; Δ -1.25pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 85.91% (prev 90.90%; Δ -4.99pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 9.50 (EBITDA TTM 196.6m / Interest Expense TTM 13.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 4.86

(A) 0.07 = (Total Current Assets 266.6m - Total Current Liabilities 207.1m) / Total Assets 874.7m

(B) 0.68 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 595.6m / Total Assets 874.7m

(D) 1.17 = Book Value of Equity 516.4m / Total Liabilities 442.6m

Total Rating: 4.86 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 78.48

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50

2. FCF Yield 6.43% = 3.22

3. FCF Margin 14.48% = 3.62

4. Debt/Equity 0.46 = 2.39

5. Debt/Ebitda 1.02 = 1.74

6. ROIC - WACC 10.39% = 12.50

7. RoE 18.95% = 1.58

8. Rev. Trend 10.07% = 0.76

9. EPS Trend 23.48% = 1.17

What is the price of DFIN shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 53.88 with a total of 380,381 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -5.37%, over one month by -0.68%, over three months by -9.06% and over the past year by -22.47%.

Is Donnelley Financial a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Donnelley Financial (NYSE:DFIN) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 78.48 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of DFIN is around 49.23 USD . This means that DFIN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.63%.

Is DFIN a buy, sell or hold?

Donnelley Financial has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefore, it is recommended to buy DFIN.

Strong Buy: 1
Buy: 2
Hold: 0
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the DFIN price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	70.7	31.2%
Analysts Target Price	70.7	31.2%
ValueRay Target Price	53.4	-0.8%

Last update: 2025-09-11 04:36

DFIN Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.53b (1.53b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 33.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 19.6926
P/S = 2.0295
P/B = 3.5461
P/EG = 4.88
Beta = 0.992
Revenue TTM = 755.0m USD
EBIT TTM = 127.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 196.6m USD
Long Term Debt = 184.3m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 16.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 200.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 16.3m + Long Term 184.3m)
Net Debt = 170.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.70b USD (1.53b + Debt 200.6m - CCE 33.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 9.50 (Ebit TTM 127.3m / Interest Expense TTM 13.4m)
FCF Yield = 6.43% (FCF TTM 109.3m / Enterprise Value 1.70b)
FCF Margin = 14.48% (FCF TTM 109.3m / Revenue TTM 755.0m)
Net Margin = 10.87% (Net Income TTM 82.1m / Revenue TTM 755.0m)
Gross Margin = 58.17% ((Revenue TTM 755.0m - Cost of Revenue TTM 315.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.29 (Enterprise Value 1.70b / Book Value Of Equity 516.4m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.04% (Interest Expense 4.10m / Debt 200.6m)
Taxrate = 26.14% (32.7m / 125.1m)
NOPAT = 94.0m (EBIT 127.3m * (1 - 26.14%))
Current Ratio = 1.29 (Total Current Assets 266.6m / Total Current Liabilities 207.1m)
Debt / Equity = 0.46 (Debt 200.6m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 432.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.02 (Net Debt 170.1m / EBITDA 196.6m)
Debt / FCF = 1.84 (Debt 200.6m / FCF TTM 109.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 433.1m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 9.39% (Net Income 82.1m, Total Assets 874.7m )
RoE = 18.95% (Net Income TTM 82.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 433.1m)
RoCE = 20.62% (Ebit 127.3m / (Equity 433.1m + L.T.Debt 184.3m))
RoIC = 15.93% (NOPAT 94.0m / Invested Capital 590.4m)
WACC = 5.53% (E(1.53b)/V(1.73b) * Re(6.06%)) + (D(200.6m)/V(1.73b) * Rd(2.04%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -77.86 | Cagr: -0.83%
Discount Rate = 6.06% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 75.92% ; FCFE base≈111.1m ; Y1≈95.8m ; Y5≈75.5m
Fair Price DCF = 50.10 (DCF Value 1.38b / Shares Outstanding 27.5m; 5y FCF grow -16.82% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 23.48 | EPS CAGR: 27.13% | SUE: -0.30 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: 10.07 | Revenue CAGR: 5.41%

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