Question 1

What is Donaldson Company's P/B ratio?

Accepted Answer

Donaldson Company (DCI) P/B ratio is 5.8× as of June 5, 2026. The ratio is calculated by dividing market capitalisation by book value of equity, using USD-normalised financials (IAS 21 exchange-rate translation for non-USD reporters).

Question 2

How is the P/B ratio calculated?

Accepted Answer

P/B = Market Capitalisation ÷ Book Value of Equity (most recent quarterly shareholders' equity), or equivalently Share Price ÷ Book Value Per Share. All inputs are sourced from audited GAAP/IFRS filings and translated to USD using period-end exchange rates so the multiple is comparable across companies and currencies.

Question 3

What is the P/B ratio?

Accepted Answer

The price-to-book (P/B) ratio compares a company's market capitalisation to its book value of equity (total shareholders' equity) on the most recent quarterly balance sheet. It is calculated as market cap ÷ book value of equity (equivalent to share price ÷ book value per share). A P/B below 1× implies the market values the business below its accounting net worth; values well above 1× reflect intangible assets, brand value, or a high return on equity.

Question 4

What is a good P/B ratio for Donaldson Company?

Accepted Answer

A "good" P/B depends on the business model. Banks, insurers, and other capital-heavy financials typically trade near 1×; asset-light technology and consumer-brand companies can sustainably trade at 5×+ because much of their value is intangible. P/B is most informative when paired with return on equity (ROE). For Donaldson Company specifically, the relevant sector benchmark is the current sector median of 5.0×.

Question 5

Is Donaldson Company's P/B ratio high or low?

Accepted Answer

Donaldson Company's P/B ratio of 5.8× is below its own 5-year average of 6.0× and above the sector median of 5.0×. That places the current reading at the 28th percentile of its 10-year history. A higher multiple usually reflects stronger expected growth, lower perceived risk, or higher returns on capital; a lower multiple reflects the opposite.

Question 6

What is Donaldson Company's historical P/B ratio range?

Accepted Answer

In the available daily series, Donaldson Company (DCI) P/B ratio has ranged from a low of 3.5× in 2003 to a high of 8.3× in 2026. The 5-year average is 6.0× and the 5-year median is 6.0×.

Question 7

What was Donaldson Company's P/B ratio in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Donaldson Company (DCI) P/B ratio at the end of 2025 was 5.8×. Annual values reflect the multiple on the last trading day of each calendar year, using the trailing twelve-month book value figure available at that date.

Question 8

Why does Donaldson Company's P/B ratio change over time?

Accepted Answer

Valuation multiples move with two inputs: the numerator (market capitalisation, which tracks the share price) and the denominator (book value). Share-price changes — driven by interest rates, earnings expectations, risk appetite, and broader market sentiment — typically dominate short-term moves, while changes in the underlying fundamental drive the longer-term trend. As a result, the ratio can rise during stock-price rallies even if the business itself has not become more valuable, and fall during sell-offs even when fundamentals are improving.


2025	$8.38B	$1.45B	5.8×	-0.3×	Jul 31, 2025
2024	$9.01B	$1.49B	6.0×	+0.3×	Jul 31, 2024
2023	$7.63B	$1.32B	5.8×	-0.2×	Jul 31, 2023
2022	$6.77B	$1.13B	6.0×	-1.4×	Jul 31, 2022
2021	$8.33B	$1.14B	7.3×	+1.2×	Jul 31, 2021
2020	$6.12B	$992.90M	6.2×	-1.0×	Jul 31, 2020
2019	$6.39B	$892.70M	7.2×	-0.0×	Jul 31, 2019
2018	$6.18B	$857.80M	7.2×	-0.1×	Jul 31, 2018
2017	$6.25B	$854.50M	7.3×	+1.0×	Jul 31, 2017
2016	$4.81B	$767.40M	6.3×	+0.4×	Jul 31, 2016
2015	$4.58B	$778.65M	5.9×	+0.4×	Jul 31, 2015
2014	$5.54B	$1.00B	5.5×	+0.6×	Jul 31, 2014
2013	$5.36B	$1.09B	4.9×	-0.7×	Jul 31, 2013
2012	$5.12B	$910.01M	5.6×	+1.1×	Jul 31, 2012
2011	$4.27B	$934.71M	4.6×	-0.4×	Jul 31, 2011
2010	$3.70B	$746.63M	5.0×	+0.7×	Jul 31, 2010
2009	$2.96B	$688.62M	4.3×	-0.5×	Jul 31, 2009
2008	$3.57B	$740.03M	4.8×	+0.1×	Jul 31, 2008
2007	$2.93B	$624.70M	4.7×	-0.3×	Jul 31, 2007
2006	$2.73B	$546.80M	5.0×	-0.3×	Jul 31, 2006
2005	$2.75B	$524.62M	5.2×	+1.0×	Jul 31, 2005
2004	$2.34B	$549.29M	4.3×	-0.5×	Jul 31, 2004
2003	$2.12B	$447.39M	4.7×	+0.9×	Jul 31, 2003
2002	$1.48B	$382.62M	3.9×	—	Jul 31, 2002


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P/B Ratio for Donaldson Company (DCI)

P/B Ratio daily chart for Donaldson Company (DCI)

Historical P/B Ratio for Donaldson Company (DCI) from 2002 to 2025

About P/B Ratio at Donaldson Company (DCI)

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio by Year

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2025: 5.8×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2024: 6.0×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2023: 5.8×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2022: 6.0×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2021: 7.3×

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — chart

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — table

Frequently asked questions

Donaldson Company (DCI) Key Financials

P/B Ratio daily chart for Donaldson Company (DCI)

Historical P/B Ratio for Donaldson Company (DCI) from 2002 to 2025

About P/B Ratio at Donaldson Company (DCI)

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio by Year

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2025: 5.8×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2024: 6.0×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2023: 5.8×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2022: 6.0×

Donaldson Company P/B Ratio 2021: 7.3×

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — chart

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — table

Frequently asked questions

+What is Donaldson Company's P/B ratio?

+How is the P/B ratio calculated?

+What is the P/B ratio?

+What is a good P/B ratio for Donaldson Company?

+Is Donaldson Company's P/B ratio high or low?

+What is Donaldson Company's historical P/B ratio range?

+What was Donaldson Company's P/B ratio in 2025?

+Why does Donaldson Company's P/B ratio change over time?

Donaldson Company (DCI) Key Financials