DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:PLOW • US25960R1059

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This PLOW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. PLOW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PLOW was profitable.
  • In the past year PLOW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PLOW has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PLOW had a positive operating cash flow.
PLOW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLOW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

  • PLOW has a Return On Assets of 7.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLOW outperforms 72.52% of its industry peers.
  • PLOW's Return On Equity of 16.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLOW outperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
  • PLOW has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLOW outperforms 76.34% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLOW is below the industry average of 10.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.99%) for PLOW is below the current ROIC(10.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.32%
ROE 16.29%
ROIC 10.46%
ROA(3y)6.88%
ROA(5y)6.5%
ROE(3y)15.79%
ROE(5y)15.59%
ROIC(3y)7.99%
ROIC(5y)8.22%
PLOW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLOW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 6.99%, PLOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLOW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.22%, PLOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLOW has remained more or less at the same level.
  • PLOW has a Gross Margin (26.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • PLOW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.22%
PM (TTM) 6.99%
GM 26.63%
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y0.45%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.07%
PLOW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLOW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. PLOW Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLOW is still creating some value.
  • PLOW has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PLOW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for PLOW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PLOW Yearly Shares OutstandingPLOW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
PLOW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLOW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.66 indicates that PLOW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of PLOW (3.66) is better than 63.36% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PLOW is 2.32, which is a good value as it means it would take PLOW, 2.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PLOW (2.32) is better than 77.86% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that PLOW is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of PLOW (0.50) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 2.32
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC1
WACC10.42%
PLOW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLOW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • PLOW has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that PLOW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.78, PLOW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLOW has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that PLOW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.17, PLOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 1.17
PLOW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLOW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. PLOW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • PLOW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 55.17%, which is quite impressive.
  • PLOW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.59% yearly.
  • PLOW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.22%.
  • Measured over the past years, PLOW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)55.17%
EPS 3Y7.13%
EPS 5Y13.59%
EPS Q2Q%58.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%28.55%

3.2 Future

  • PLOW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.72% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PLOW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.64%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
EPS Next 5Y10.72%
Revenue Next Year14.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
PLOW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLOW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M
PLOW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLOW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. PLOW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PLOW.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLOW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PLOW is cheaper than 74.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. PLOW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64 indicates a correct valuation of PLOW.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLOW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLOW to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say PLOW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.4
Fwd PE 15.64
PLOW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLOW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLOW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • PLOW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLOW is cheaper than 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.03
EV/EBITDA 12.25
PLOW Per share dataPLOW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PLOW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • PLOW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.35
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%

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5. PLOW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%, PLOW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, PLOW pays a better dividend. On top of this PLOW pays more dividend than 93.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PLOW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PLOW has a limited annual growth rate of 1.30%.
  • PLOW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • PLOW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
PLOW Yearly Dividends per sharePLOW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 60.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PLOW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • PLOW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.94%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
PLOW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPLOW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M
PLOW Dividend Payout.PLOW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PLOW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PLOW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC

NYSE:PLOW (3/30/2026, 8:24:55 PM)

After market: 41.39 0 (0%)

41.39

-0.03 (-0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners95.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.76%
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner Change2.11%
Market Cap955.28M
Revenue(TTM)656.05M
Net Income(TTM)45.84M
Analysts80
Price Target51.51 (24.45%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.3%
DP60.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)15.23%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)70.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)255.7%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)48.62%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.86%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.23%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.44%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.44%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.09%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.66%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.97%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.4
Fwd PE 15.64
P/S 1.46
P/FCF 15.03
P/OCF 12.79
P/B 3.39
P/tB 19.74
EV/EBITDA 12.25
EPS(TTM)2.25
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)2.65
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY6.65%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY7.82%
SpS28.43
BVpS12.19
TBVpS2.1
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.35
Graham Number24.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.32%
ROE 16.29%
ROCE 13.87%
ROIC 10.46%
ROICexc 10.62%
ROICexgc 19.02%
OM 11.22%
PM (TTM) 6.99%
GM 26.63%
FCFM 9.69%
ROA(3y)6.88%
ROA(5y)6.5%
ROE(3y)15.79%
ROE(5y)15.59%
ROIC(3y)7.99%
ROIC(5y)8.22%
ROICexc(3y)8.18%
ROICexc(5y)8.54%
ROICexgc(3y)14.86%
ROICexgc(5y)16.81%
ROCE(3y)10.83%
ROCE(5y)11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.56%
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y0.45%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.07%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 2.32
Debt/EBITDA 1.58
Cap/Depr 72.49%
Cap/Sales 1.7%
Interest Coverage 5.26
Cash Conversion 83.95%
Profit Quality 138.64%
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 3.66
F-Score6
WACC10.42%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)54.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.79%
Profit Quality(3y)69.12%
Profit Quality(5y)88.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)55.17%
EPS 3Y7.13%
EPS 5Y13.59%
EPS Q2Q%58.97%
EPS Next Y17.64%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
EPS Next 5Y10.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%28.55%
Revenue Next Year14.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%
EBIT growth 1Y73.45%
EBIT growth 3Y7.78%
EBIT growth 5Y6.92%
EBIT Next Year47.27%
EBIT Next 3Y14.54%
EBIT Next 5Y11.88%
FCF growth 1Y90.74%
FCF growth 3Y31.45%
FCF growth 5Y10.33%
OCF growth 1Y81.59%
OCF growth 3Y23.11%
OCF growth 5Y6.95%

DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC / PLOW Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PLOW.


Can you provide the valuation status for DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PLOW stock?

DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) is expected to grow by 17.64% in the next year.


Is the dividend of DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.94%.