Donaldson Company Inc (DCI)
Net profit margin
| Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 367,000 | 362,400 | 418,100 | 420,900 | 414,000 | 396,200 | 376,400 | 363,700 | 358,800 | 368,000 | 357,300 | 343,100 | 333,000 | 316,200 | 317,600 | 302,000 | 286,800 | 266,700 | 245,700 | 253,900 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,690,900 | 3,645,600 | 3,633,400 | 3,640,100 | 3,586,300 | 3,530,400 | 3,478,200 | 3,429,800 | 3,430,800 | 3,441,300 | 3,418,800 | 3,393,000 | 3,306,600 | 3,189,700 | 3,101,500 | 2,978,100 | 2,853,800 | 2,698,100 | 2,562,800 | 2,545,700 |
| Net profit margin | 9.94% | 9.94% | 11.51% | 11.56% | 11.54% | 11.22% | 10.82% | 10.60% | 10.46% | 10.69% | 10.45% | 10.11% | 10.07% | 9.91% | 10.24% | 10.14% | 10.05% | 9.88% | 9.59% | 9.97% |
July 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $367,000K ÷ $3,690,900K
= 9.94%
The net profit margin of Donaldson Company Inc. demonstrates a general trend of stability with gradual increases over the analyzed period. Starting at 9.97% as of October 31, 2020, the margin experienced minor fluctuations, maintaining a consistent range around 9.5% to 10.1% through late 2022. Notably, from January 31, 2023, onward, there is an observable upward trajectory, with the margin reaching approximately 10.45% by January 31, 2023, and continuing to rise to approximately 11.56% by October 31, 2024. This period reflects improved profitability, with the net profit margin expanding by about 1.1 percentage points within roughly two years.
The upward trend indicates an enhancement in the company's ability to convert revenue into profit, possibly attributable to increased operational efficiency, cost management, or favorable market conditions. The margins remain relatively steady with minimal volatility in the latter part of the period, suggesting effective control over expenses and sustained revenue quality.
However, a slight decline is observed from April 30, 2025 (9.94%) to July 31, 2025 (also 9.94%), followed by stabilization. Overall, the trend signifies a positive long-term development in profitability, with the net profit margin approaching and slightly exceeding 11.5%, highlighting robust financial performance in recent fiscal periods.