Donnelley Financial Solutions
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. operates as a risk and compliance solutions company in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America. The last earnings update was 22 days ago. More info.
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DFIN Share Price and Events
7 Day Returns
1 Year Returns
DFIN Shareholder Return
| 7 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) | 2.8% | -12.5% | 8.3% | -15.1% | - | - |
| US Capital Markets | 2.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -11.9% | 57% | 59.3% |
| US Market | 1.2% | 2.1% | 14.6% | 3% | 39% | 43.5% |
1 Year Return vs Industry and Market
- DFIN underperformed the Capital Markets industry which returned -11.9% over the past year.
- DFIN underperformed the Market in United States of America which returned 3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
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Value
Value is all about what a company is worth versus what price it is
available for. If you went into a grocery store and all the bananas were on sale
at half price, they could be considered
undervalued.
INTRINSIC VALUE BASED ON FUTURE CASH FLOWS
Here we compare the current
share
price of
Donnelley Financial Solutions
to its discounted cash flow analysis.value.The discounted cash flow value is simply looking at what the company is worth today, based on estimates of how much money it is expected to make in the future.
Below are the data sources, inputs and calculation used to determine the intrinsic value for Donnelley Financial Solutions.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation Model | Excess Returns Model | |
| Stable EPS |
Median Return on Equity from the past 5 years.
= Stable Book Value * Return on Equity = $4.94 * 31.7% |
$1.57 |
| Book Value of Equity per Share | Median Book Value from the past 5 years. | $4.94 |
| Discount Rate (Cost of Equity) | See below | 9.3% |
| Perpetual Growth Rate | 10-Year US Government Bond Rate | 2.7% |
An important part of a discounted cash flow is the discount rate, below we explain how it has been calculated.
| Data Point | Calculation/ Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-Free Rate | 10-Year US Govt Bond Rate | 2.7% |
| Equity Risk Premium | S&P Global | 6% |
| Capital Markets Unlevered Beta | Simply Wall St/ S&P Global | 0.73 |
| Re-levered Beta | = Unlevered beta (1 + (1- tax rate) (Debt/Equity))
= 0.728 (1 + (1- 21%) (71.88%)) |
1.094 |
| Levered Beta | Levered Beta limited to 0.8 to 2.0 (practical range for a stable firm) |
1.09 |
| Discount Rate/ Cost of Equity |
= Cost of Equity = Risk Free Rate + (Levered Beta * Equity Risk Premium)
= 2.73% + (1.094 * 5.96%) |
9.25% |
Discounted Cash Flow Calculation for NYSE:DFIN using Excess Returns Model Model
The calculations below outline how an intrinsic value for Donnelley Financial Solutions is arrived at using the Excess Return Model. This approach is used for finance firms where free cash flow is difficult to estimate.
In the Excess Return Model the value of a firm can be written as the sum of capital invested currently in the firm and the present value of excess returns that the firm expects to make in the future.
The model is sensitive to the Return on Equity of the company versus the Cost of Equity, how these are calculated is detailed below the main calculation.
Note the calculations below are per share.
See our documentation to learn about this calculation.
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Excess Returns |
= (Stable Return on equity – Cost of equity) (Book Value of
Equity per share)
= (31.7% – 9.25%) * $4.94) |
$1.11 |
| Terminal Value of Excess Returns |
= Excess Returns / (Cost of Equity -
Expected Growth Rate)
= $1.11 / (9.25% - 2.73%) |
$17.00 |
| Value of Equity |
= Book Value per share + Terminal Value of
Excess Returns
= $4.94 + $17.00 |
$21.94 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Value per share (USD) | From above. | $21.94 |
| Current discount | Discount to share price of
$14.79
= -1 x ($14.79 - $21.94) / $21.94 |
32.6% |
Learn more about our DCF calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model .
Current Discount
Current Discount Checks
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's share price is below the future cash flow value, and at a moderate discount (> 20%).
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's share price is below the future cash flow value, but not at a substantial discount (< 40%).
PRICE RELATIVE TO MARKET
We can also value a company based on what the stock market is willing to pay for
it. This is similar to the price of fruit (e.g. Mangoes or Avocados) increasing
when they are out of season, or how much your home is worth.The amount the stock market is willing to pay for Donnelley Financial Solutions's earnings, growth and assets is considered below, and whether this is a fair price.
Price based on past earnings
Are
Donnelley Financial Solutions's earnings available for a low price, and how does
this compare to other companies in the same industry?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share * | Company Filings (2018-12-31) in USD | $2.18 |
| NYSE:DFIN Share Price ** | NYSE (2019-03-20) in USD | $14.79 |
| United States of America Capital Markets Industry PE Ratio | Median Figure of 76 Publicly-Listed Capital Markets Companies | 25.13x |
| United States of America Market PE Ratio | Median Figure of 3,058 Publicly-Listed Companies | 17.69x |
* Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual GAAP earnings per share excluding extraordinary items.
** Primary Listing of Donnelley Financial Solutions.
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | = NYSE:DFIN Share Price ÷ EPS (both in USD) = 14.79 ÷ 2.18 |
6.79x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Donnelley Financial Solutions is good value based on earnings compared to the US Capital Markets industry average.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions is good value based on earnings compared to the United States of America market.
Price based on expected Growth
Does
Donnelley Financial Solutions's expected growth come at a high price?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | See PE Ratio Section | 6.79x |
| Net Income Annual Growth Rate | See Future Growth Section. Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 5 Analysts |
-18.2%per year |
| United States of America Capital Markets Industry PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 33 Publicly-Listed Capital Markets Companies | 2.17x |
| United States of America Market PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 2,103 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.48x |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PEG Ratio | = PE Ratio ÷ Net Income Annual Growth Rate = 6.79x ÷ -18.2% |
-0.37x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Donnelley Financial Solutions earnings are not expected to grow next year, we can't assess if its growth is good value.
Price based on value of assets
What value do investors place on
Donnelley Financial Solutions's
assets?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value per Share | Company Filings (2018-12-31) in USD | $6.63 |
| NYSE:DFIN Share Price * | NYSE (2019-03-20) in USD | $14.79 |
| United States of America Capital Markets Industry PB Ratio | Median Figure of 149 Publicly-Listed Capital Markets Companies | 4.83x |
| United States of America Market PB Ratio | Median Figure of 5,156 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.89x |
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PB Ratio | = NYSE:DFIN Share Price ÷ Book Value per Share (both in USD) = 14.79 ÷ 6.63 |
2.23x |
* Primary Listing of Donnelley Financial Solutions.
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Donnelley Financial Solutions is good value based on assets compared to the US Capital Markets industry average.
Value checks
We assess Donnelley Financial Solutions's value by looking at:- Is the discounted cash flow value less than 20%, or 40% of the share price? (2 checks) ( Click here or on bar chart for details of DCF calculation. )
- Is the PE ratio less than the market average, and/ or less than the Capital Markets industry average (and greater than 0)? (2 checks)
- Is the PEG ratio within a reasonable range (0 to 1)? (1 check)
- Is the PB ratio less than the Capital Markets industry average (and greater than 0)? (1 check) Donnelley Financial Solutions has a total score of 4/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Earnings per Share in all our calculations including PE and PEG Ratio.
Full details on the Value part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Future Performance
The future performance of a company is measured in the same way as past
performance, by looking at estimated
growth
and how much profit it is expected to make.Future estimates come from professional analysts. Just like forecasting the weather, they don’t always get it right!
Earnings growth vs Low Risk Savings
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's earnings are expected to decrease over the next 1-3 years, this is below the low risk savings rate of 2.7%.
Growth vs Market Checks
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's earnings are expected to decrease over the next 1-3 years, this is below the United States of America market average.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's revenues are expected to decrease over the next 1-3 years, this is below the United States of America market average.
Annual Growth Rates Comparison
| Data Point | Source | Value (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| NYSE:DFIN Future Earnings Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 5 Analysts | -18.2% |
| NYSE:DFIN Future Revenue Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Revenue of 5 Analysts | -1.5% |
| United States of America Capital Markets Industry Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 6.4% |
| United States of America Capital Markets Industry Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 3.8% |
| United States of America Market Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 14.3% |
| United States of America Market Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 7.1% |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Learn more about our growth rate calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model.
Analysts growth expectations
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (2 months ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 5 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | 905 | 54 | 1 | |
| 2020-12-31 | 939 | 47 | 5 | |
| 2019-12-31 | 926 | 41 | 5 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | 963 | 66 | 74 |
| 2018-09-30 | 988 | 68 | 51 |
| 2018-06-30 | 993 | 81 | 8 |
| 2018-03-31 | 993 | 76 | 8 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1,005 | 91 | 10 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,001 | 83 | 33 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1,003 | 100 | 38 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1,011 | 112 | 55 |
| 2016-12-31 | 984 | 106 | 59 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1,001 | 119 | 83 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1,008 | 95 | 90 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1,019 | 131 | 94 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Past and Future Earnings per Share
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (2 months ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 5 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
All data from Donnelley Financial Solutions Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * | EPS High Estimate | EPS Low Estimate | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.00 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.50 | 1.64 | 1.17 | 4.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.06 | 4.00 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * |
|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | 2.18 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.51 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.24 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.24 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.99 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.68 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.56 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.77 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.90 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Performance in 3 years
In the same way as past performance we look at the future estimated return
(profit) compared to the available
funds. We do this looking forward 3 years.
- Unable to establish if Donnelley Financial Solutions will efficiently use shareholders’ funds in the future without estimates of Return on Equity.
Future performance checks
We assess Donnelley Financial Solutions's future performance by looking at:- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the low risk savings rate, plus a premium to keep pace with inflation?
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in earnings of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in revenue of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity in 3 years expected to be over 20%? (1 check)
Donnelley Financial Solutions has a total score of 0/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note 1: We use GAAP Net Income Excluding Exceptional Items for our Earnings in all our calculations.
Full details on the Future part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Past Performance
How has Donnelley Financial Solutions performed over the past 5 years?
The past performance of a company can be measured by how much
growth
it has experienced and how much profit it makes relative to the funds and assets
it has available.
Past earnings growth
Past Earnings growth analysis
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's year on year earnings growth rate was negative over the past 5 years, however the most recent earnings are above average.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's 1-year earnings growth exceeds its 5-year average (658.8% vs -25.7%)
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's earnings growth has exceeded the US Capital Markets industry average in the past year (658.8% vs 34.2%).
Earnings and Revenue History
All data from Donnelley Financial Solutions Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Net Income * | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | 963.00 | 73.60 | 238.10 | |
| 2018-09-30 | 987.50 | 50.90 | 236.50 | |
| 2018-06-30 | 993.20 | 8.20 | 229.70 | |
| 2018-03-31 | 992.80 | 8.10 | 219.90 | |
| 2017-12-31 | 1,004.90 | 9.70 | 219.70 | |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,001.10 | 32.60 | 209.50 | |
| 2017-06-30 | 1,002.90 | 37.50 | 208.30 | |
| 2017-03-31 | 1,010.70 | 55.00 | 210.70 | |
| 2016-12-31 | 983.50 | 59.10 | 205.90 | |
| 2016-09-30 | 1,001.10 | 83.10 | 204.80 | |
| 2016-06-30 | 1,008.30 | 89.70 | 203.80 | |
| 2016-03-31 | 1,019.20 | 93.90 | 200.20 | |
| 2015-12-31 | 1,049.50 | 104.30 | 199.20 | |
| 2014-12-31 | 1,080.10 | 57.40 | 290.50 | |
| 2013-12-31 | 1,085.40 | 96.30 | 189.70 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Performance last year
We want to ensure a company is making the most of what it has available. This is
done by comparing the return (profit) to a company's available
funds,
assets
and
capital.
- Whilst Donnelley Financial Solutions has efficiently used shareholders’ funds last year (Return on Equity greater than 20%), this is metric is skewed due to its high level of debt.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions used its assets more efficiently than the US Capital Markets industry average last year based on Return on Assets.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's use of capital deteriorated last year versus 3 years ago (Return on Capital Employed).
Past performance checks
We assess Donnelley Financial Solutions's performance over the past 5 years by checking for:- Has earnings increased in past 5 years? (1 check)
- Has the earnings growth in the last year exceeded that of the Capital Markets industry? (1 check)
- Is the recent earnings growth over the last year higher than the average annual growth over the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity (ROE) higher than 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Assets (ROA) above industry average? (1 check)
- Has the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) increased from 3 years ago? (1 check)
Donnelley Financial Solutions has a total score of 3/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Net Income excluding extraordinary items in all our calculations.
Full details on the Past part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Health
How is Donnelley Financial Solutions's financial health and their level of debt?
A company's financial position is much like your own financial position,
it includes everything you own
(assets)
and owe
(liabilities).The boxes below represent the relative size of what makes up Donnelley Financial Solutions's finances.
The net worth of a company is the difference between its assets and liabilities.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions is able to meet its short term (1 year) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's long term commitments exceed its cash and other short term assets.
Balance sheet
Assets
Liabilities and shares
- Low level of unsold assets.
- Debt is not covered by short term assets, assets are 0.7x debt.
Historical Debt
Nearly all companies have debt. Debt in itself isn’t
bad,
however if the debt is too high, or the company can’t afford to pay the interest
on its debts this may have impacts in the future.The graphic below shows equity (available funds) and debt, we ideally want to see the red area (debt) decreasing.
If there is any debt we look at the companies capability to repay it, and whether the level has increased over the past 5 years.
All data from Donnelley Financial Solutions Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Total Equity | Total Debt | Cash & Short Term Investments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | 226.00 | 362.70 | 47.30 |
| 2018-09-30 | 231.70 | 397.20 | 56.20 |
| 2018-06-30 | 180.80 | 486.30 | 11.80 |
| 2018-03-31 | 161.60 | 478.80 | 12.10 |
| 2017-12-31 | 149.40 | 458.30 | 52.00 |
| 2017-09-30 | 173.60 | 488.40 | 32.20 |
| 2017-06-30 | 166.60 | 525.90 | 8.10 |
| 2017-03-31 | 124.50 | 607.50 | 12.30 |
| 2016-12-31 | 111.10 | 587.00 | 36.20 |
| 2016-09-30 | 88.60 | 636.50 | 53.00 |
| 2016-06-30 | 748.10 | 29.60 | 33.90 |
| 2016-03-31 | 683.60 | 45.20 | 15.00 |
| 2015-12-31 | 623.50 | 38.00 | 15.10 |
| 2014-12-31 | 351.50 | 76.90 | 28.60 |
| 2013-12-31 |
- Donnelley Financial Solutions's level of debt (160.5%) compared to net worth is high (greater than 40%).
- Unable to establish if Donnelley Financial Solutions's debt level has increased without past 5-year debt data.
- Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (18.3%, less than 20% of total debt).
- Interest payments on debt are well covered by earnings (EBIT is 3.1x coverage).
Financial health checks
We assess Donnelley Financial Solutions's financial health by checking for:- Are short term assets greater than short term liabilities? (1 check)
- Are short term assets greater than long term liabilities? (1 check)
- Has the debt to equity ratio increased in the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the debt to equity ratio over 40%? (1 check)
- Is the debt covered by operating cash flow? (1 check)
- Are earnings greater than 5x the interest on debt (if company pays interest at all)? (1 check) Donnelley Financial Solutions has a total score of 2/6, see the detailed checks below.
- Does cash and short term investments cover stable operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
- Does cash and short term investments cover growing operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
Full details on the Health part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Dividends
What is Donnelley Financial Solutions's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
Dividends are regular cash payments to you from the company, similar to a
bank paying you interest on a savings account.
Annual Dividend Income
If you bought
$2,000 of
Donnelley Financial Solutions
shares you are expected to receive
$0
in your first year as a dividend.
Dividend Amount
- Unable to evaluate Donnelley Financial Solutions's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers as the company has not reported any payouts.
- Unable to evaluate Donnelley Financial Solutions's dividend against the top 25% market benchmark as the company has not reported any payouts.
Annualized Historical and Future Dividends
It is important to see if the dividend for a company is stable, and not
wildly increasing/decreasing each year. This graph shows you the historical rate
to count toward your assessment of the stock.We also check to see if the dividend has increased in the past 10 years.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Annualized Dividend Yield | S&P Global Market Data | See Below |
| Past Dividends per Share | Company Filings/ Annualized Dividend Payments | See Below |
| Future Dividends per Share Estimates | Average of up to 5 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| United States of America Capital Markets Industry Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 43 Stocks | 2% |
| United States of America Market Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 2004 Stocks | 2.5% |
| United States of America Minimum Threshold Dividend Yield | 10th Percentile | 0.8% |
| United States of America Bottom 25% Dividend Yield | 25th Percentile | 1.4% |
| United States of America Top 25% Dividend Yield | 75th Percentile | 3.6% |
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Note all dividend per share amounts are annualized and not quarterly or other period.
| Date (Data in $) | Dividend per Share (annual) | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Unable to perform a dividend volatility check as Donnelley Financial Solutions has not reported any payouts.
- Unable to verify if Donnelley Financial Solutions's dividend has been increasing as the company has not reported any payouts.
Income/ dividend checks
We assess Donnelley Financial Solutions's dividend by checking for:- Firstly is the company paying a notable dividend (greater than 0.8%) - if not then the rest of the checks are ignored.
- Is current dividend yield above the bottom 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Is current dividend yield above the top 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Have they paid a dividend for 10 years, and during this period has the dividend been volatile (drop of more than 25%)? (1 check)
- If they have paid a dividend for 10 years has it increased in this time? (1 check)
- How sustainable is the dividend, can Donnelley Financial Solutions afford to pay it from its earnings today and in 3 years (Payout ratio less than 90%)? (2 checks) Donnelley Financial Solutions has a total score of 0/6, see the detailed checks below.
Full details on the Dividends part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Management
CEO
| COMPENSATION | $5,890,122 |
| AGE | 52 |
| TENURE AS CEO | 2.4 years |
CEO Bio
Mr. Daniel N. Leib, also known as Dan, has been Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. since October 1, 2016. Mr. Leib served as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company since May 4, 2011 until September 30, 2016. Mr. Leib served as Group Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company since August 2009. Mr. Leib served as Senior Vice President of Finance of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company and served as its Treasurer from June 2008 to February 2010. He served as RR Donnelley’s Senior Vice President, Treasurer, Mergers and Acquisitions and Investor Relations since July 2007. He served as Vice President of Investor Relations of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company since May 2004. He was responsible for development and execution of RR Donnelley & Sons Co.'s investor relations strategy and program. He served as Vice President of Business Planning & Analysis of Interpublic Group of Companies. Previously, he served in financial roles of increasing responsibility at Interpublic and its predecessor companies as well as at Sears, Roebuck and Company and The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation. He is Trustee of William Blair Mutual Funds. Mr. Leib holds an MBA from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance with high honors from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
CEO Compensation
- Dan's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
- Dan's remuneration is higher than average for companies of similar size in United States of America.
Management Team Tenure
Average tenure and age of the Donnelley Financial Solutions management team in years:
- The tenure for the Donnelley Financial Solutions management team is about average.
Management Team
Dan Leib
President
$6M
52
2.4 yrs
David Gardella
Executive VP & CFO
$2M
48
2.4 yrs
Thomas Juhase
Chief Operating Officer
$2M
58
2.4 yrs
Kami Turner
Senior VP
$747K
43
2.4 yrs
Jennifer Reiners
Chief Compliance Officer
$1M
52
2.4 yrs
Bart Dolega
Senior Vice President of Technology
Diane Bielawski
Chief Human Resources Officer
Board of Directors Tenure
Average tenure and age of the Donnelley Financial Solutions board of directors in years:
- The average tenure for the Donnelley Financial Solutions board of directors is less than 3 years, this suggests a new board.
Board of Directors
Rick Crandall
Chairman
$295K
74
2.4 yrs
Dan Leib
President
$6M
52
2.4 yrs
Luis Aguilar
Independent Director
$190K
64
2.4 yrs
Gary Greenfield
Independent Director
$210K
63
2.4 yrs
Lois Martin
Independent Director
$210K
55
2.4 yrs
Nanci Caldwell
Independent Director
$190K
60
2.4 yrs
Charles Drucker
Independent Director
$190K
55
2.4 yrs
Juliet Ellis
Independent Director
0.4 yrs
Who owns this company?
Recent Insider Transactions
| Announced | Type | Name | Entity | Role | Start | End | Shares | Max Price ($) | Value ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19. Feb 19 | Buy | Simcoe Capital Management, LLC | Company | 07. Jan 19 | 06. Feb 19 | 111,987 | $15.70 | $1,682,327 | ||
| 19. Feb 19 | Buy | Simcoe Management Company, LLC | Company | 18. Jan 19 | 06. Feb 19 | 121,931 | $15.70 | $1,781,928 | ||
| 31. Dec 18 | Buy | Simcoe Capital Management, LLC | Company | 19. Dec 18 | 31. Dec 18 | 18,143 | $14.53 | $257,649 | ||
| 31. Dec 18 | Buy | Simcoe Management Company, LLC | Company | 19. Dec 18 | 31. Dec 18 | 449,582 | $14.53 | $6,346,158 | ||
Management checks
We assess Donnelley Financial Solutions's management by checking for:- Is the CEO's compensation unreasonable compared to market cap? (1 check)
- Has the CEO's compensation increased more than 20% whilst the EPS is down more then 20%? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the management team less than 2 years? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the board of directors team less than 3 years? (1 check) Donnelley Financial Solutions has a total score of 0/6, this is not included on the snowflake, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use the top 6 management executives and board members in our calculations.
Note 2: Insider trading include any internal stakeholders and these transactions .
Full details on the Management part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
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Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:DFIN) Is Undervalued By 3.78%
Help shape the future of investing tools and you could win a $250 gift card! … Valuing DFIN, a financial stock, can be daunting since these capital market firms generally have cash flows that are impacted by regulations that are not imposed upon other industries. … For example, capital market businesses are required to hold more capital to reduce the risk to shareholders.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWhat Are Analysts Expecting From Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:DFIN) In The Year Ahead?
Based on Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:DFIN) earnings update in September 2018,. … as a -1.1% fall in profits is expected in the upcoming year
Simply Wall St - – Full articleRead This Before You Buy Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (NYSE:DFIN) Because Of Its P/E Ratio
To keep it practical, we'll show how Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc's (NYSE:DFIN) P/E ratio could help you assess the value on offer. … Donnelley Financial Solutions has a P/E ratio of 10.95, based on the last twelve months. … Price to Earnings Ratio = Share Price ÷ Earnings per Share (EPS)
Simply Wall St - – Full articleDonnelley Financial Solutions Inc (NYSE:DFIN): Can Growth Justify Its June Share Price?
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (NYSE:DFIN) is a stock well-positioned for future growth, but many investors are wondering whether its last closing price of $16.88 is based on unrealistic expectations. … See our latest analysis for Donnelley Financial Solutions? … The excitement around Donnelley Financial Solutions's growth potential is not unfounded
Simply Wall St - – Full articleShould You Sell Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (NYSE:DFIN) At This PE Ratio?
Formula Price-Earnings Ratio = Price per share ÷ Earnings per share P/E Calculation for DFIN Price per share = $18.62 Earnings per share = $0.293 ∴ Price-Earnings Ratio = $18.62 ÷ $0.293 = 63.5x On its own, the P/E ratio doesn’t tell you much; however, it becomes extremely useful when you compare it with other similar companies. … For example, if you inadvertently compared riskier firms with DFIN, then investors would naturally value DFIN at a higher price since it is a less risky investment. … Similarly, if you accidentally compared lower growth firms with DFIN, investors would also value DFIN at a higher price since it is a higher growth investment.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleCompany Info
Description
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. operates as a risk and compliance solutions company in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America. The Company provides regulatory filing and deal solutions through its software-as-a-service, technology-enabled services, and print and distribution solutions to public and private companies, mutual funds, and other regulated investment firms to serve their regulatory and compliance needs. It offers technology-enabled filing solutions for corporate clients within its capital markets offerings that allow U.S. public companies to comply with applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, including filing agent services, digital document creation, and online content management tools that support their corporate financial transactions and regulatory reporting; solutions to facilitate clients’ communications with their shareholders; and virtual data rooms and other deal management solutions. The company also provides technology-enabled filing solutions for alternative investment and insurance investment companies, including cloud-based tools for creating and filing high-quality regulatory documents, as well as solutions for investors designed to improve the speed and accuracy of their access to investment information. Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Details
| Name: | Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. |
| DFIN | |
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Founded: | 1983 |
| $504,587,412 | |
| 34,116,796 | |
| Website: | http://www.dfinsolutions.com |
| Address: |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. 35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60601, United States |
Listings
| Exchange Symbol | Ticker Symbol | Security | Exchange | Country | Currency | Listed on | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSE | DFIN | Common Stock | New York Stock Exchange | US | USD | 26. Sep 2016 | |
| DB | 1DN | Common Stock | Deutsche Boerse AG | DE | EUR | 26. Sep 2016 |
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Area | Date (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis updated: | 2019/03/21 01:01 |
| End of day share price update: | 2019/03/20 00:00 |
| Last estimates confirmation: | 2019/03/05 |
| Last earnings filing: | 2019/02/27 |
| Last earnings reported: | 2018/12/31 |
| Last annual earnings reported: | 2018/12/31 |
All dates and times in UTC. All financial data provided by Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.
