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Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US25787G1004
CUSIP
25787G100
IPO Date
Oct 3, 2016

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.27B
Enterprise Value
$1.44B
EPS (TTM)
$1.16
PE Ratio
40.59
Total Revenue (TTM)
$767.00M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$427.30M
EBITDA (TTM)
$215.50M
Year Range
$37.07 - $66.25
Target Price
$61.50
ROA (TTM)
4.05%
ROE (TTM)
8.54%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) has returned 0.96% so far this year and 7.85% over the past 12 months.


Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.

1D
1.53%
1M
-5.27%
YTD
0.96%
6M
-8.34%
1Y
7.85%
3Y*
4.88%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 3, 2016, DFIN's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.42%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Feb 2021 with a return of +45.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -39.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, DFIN closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +30.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 18, 2025 at -22.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.84%-3.85%-5.27%0.96%
20255.80%-25.31%-11.82%10.27%13.03%13.16%-14.10%7.19%-9.41%-10.66%6.77%-4.83%-25.57%
2024-0.40%3.93%-3.95%1.24%-2.90%-2.20%13.18%-1.22%-1.25%-11.38%3.27%4.12%0.58%
202318.01%-7.24%-3.43%5.85%2.54%2.66%3.89%4.16%14.23%-3.29%8.43%5.68%61.37%
2022-21.04%-13.76%3.61%-12.00%6.29%-5.85%16.05%24.89%-12.91%9.36%-5.57%1.23%-18.01%
20215.42%45.28%7.08%9.81%-2.45%10.70%-2.39%3.54%3.81%10.69%21.92%0.90%177.78%

Benchmark Metrics

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 1.55%, beta of 1.29, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 04, 2016.

  • This stock participated in 141.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 126.90% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.55%
Beta
1.29
0.25
Upside Capture
126.90%
Downside Capture
141.38%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DFIN ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


DFIN Risk / Return Rank: 4444
Overall Rank
DFIN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4747
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DFIN Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
DFIN Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
DFIN Calmar Ratio Rank: 4545
Calmar Ratio Rank
DFIN Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DFINBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.17

0.90

-0.73

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.54

1.39

-0.84

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.08

1.21

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.18

1.40

-1.22

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.37

6.61

-6.23

Explore DFIN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. was 84.38%, occurring on Mar 25, 2020. Recovery took 234 trading sessions.

The current Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. drawdown is 32.56%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-84.38%Feb 24, 2017776Mar 25, 2020234Mar 1, 20211010
-50.29%Nov 16, 2021120May 9, 2022340Sep 15, 2023460
-45.24%Sep 18, 2024139Apr 8, 2025
-25.9%Oct 24, 201628Dec 1, 201656Feb 23, 201784
-20.78%May 4, 20217May 12, 202115Jun 3, 202122

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DFIN, comparing it with other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, DFIN has a P/E ratio of 40.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DFIN relative to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, DFIN has a P/S ratio of 1.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DFIN in comparison with other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, DFIN has a P/B value of 3.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items