DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PLOW - US25960R1059 - Common Stock
33.56 USD
+0.02 (+0.06%)
PLOW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. PLOW has an average financial health and profitability rating. PLOW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. PLOW also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLOW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLOW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years PLOW 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PLOW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PLOW has a better Return On Assets (5.90%) than 65.15% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.89%, PLOW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PLOW (9.01%) is better than 65.91% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLOW is below the industry average of 10.27%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.01%) for PLOW is above the 3 year average (7.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.9% | ||
| ROE | 14.89% | ||
| ROIC | 9.01% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)15.79%
ROE(5y)3.68%
ROIC(3y)7.76%
ROIC(5y)7.94%
1.3 Margins
PLOW has a Profit Margin (6.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PLOW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PLOW has a Operating Margin of 10.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLOW outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
PLOW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PLOW has a Gross Margin (26.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PLOW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.66% | ||
| GM | 26.38% |
OM growth 3Y-4.63%
OM growth 5Y-11.17%
PM growth 3Y19.55%
PM growth 5Y2.69%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y-2.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLOW is destroying value.
PLOW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PLOW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PLOW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PLOW has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is not the best score and indicates that PLOW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PLOW's Altman-Z score of 2.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLOW outperforms 49.24% of its industry peers.
PLOW has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.07. This is a neutral value as PLOW would need 5.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.07, PLOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.30% of the companies in the same industry.
PLOW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating PLOW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLOW (0.73) is worse than 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC9.95%
2.3 Liquidity
PLOW has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that PLOW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.01, PLOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that PLOW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLOW's Quick ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLOW outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLOW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 61.60%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.74% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, PLOW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.08% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.6%
EPS 3Y-4.41%
EPS 5Y-9.74%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.11%
Sales Q2Q%25.29%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PLOW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.68% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLOW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y51.94%
EPS Next 2Y30.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.14%
EPS Next 5Y19.68%
Revenue Next Year10.55%
Revenue Next 2Y10.47%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y6.61%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.61, the valuation of PLOW can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PLOW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PLOW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.55, which indicates a correct valuation of PLOW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLOW indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLOW is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLOW to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say PLOW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLOW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PLOW is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PLOW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLOW is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PLOW's earnings are expected to grow with 26.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%, PLOW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
PLOW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.04. PLOW pays more dividend than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, PLOW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PLOW has a limited annual growth rate of 1.50%.
PLOW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)1.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
68.06% 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.
DP68.06%
EPS Next 2Y30.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.14%
NYSE:PLOW (12/24/2025, 7:55:23 PM)
33.56
+0.02 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.06%
Inst Owner Change-2.24%
Ins Owners1.96%
Ins Owner Change0.5%
Market Cap773.22M
Revenue(TTM)615.06M
Net Income(TTM)40.99M
Analysts80
Price Target39.53 (17.79%)
Short Float %1.58%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.5%
DP68.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)12.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)72.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)255.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)38.16%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.64%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.21%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.6%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.24%
PT rev (1m)2.88%
PT rev (3m)2.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.54 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 14.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.98 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY7.38%
FCF(TTM)1.79
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)2.31
OCFY6.88%
SpS26.7
BVpS11.95
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.9% | ||
| ROE | 14.89% | ||
| ROCE | 12.9% | ||
| ROIC | 9.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.95% | ||
| OM | 10.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.66% | ||
| GM | 26.38% | ||
| FCFM | 6.71% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)15.79%
ROE(5y)3.68%
ROIC(3y)7.76%
ROIC(5y)7.94%
ROICexc(3y)8.02%
ROICexc(5y)8.38%
ROICexgc(3y)15.46%
ROICexgc(5y)17.44%
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)10.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.75%
OM growth 3Y-4.63%
OM growth 5Y-11.17%
PM growth 3Y19.55%
PM growth 5Y2.69%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y-2.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
F-Score5
WACC9.95%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)49.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.05%
Profit Quality(3y)47.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.6%
EPS 3Y-4.41%
EPS 5Y-9.74%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y51.94%
EPS Next 2Y30.68%
EPS Next 3Y26.14%
EPS Next 5Y19.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.11%
Sales Q2Q%25.29%
Revenue Next Year10.55%
Revenue Next 2Y10.47%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y6.61%
EBIT growth 1Y59.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.07%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.27%
EBIT Next Year30.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.45%
EBIT Next 5Y12.04%
FCF growth 1Y4.46%
FCF growth 3Y-12.26%
FCF growth 5Y-12.72%
OCF growth 1Y5.55%
OCF growth 3Y-12.09%
OCF growth 5Y-11.85%
DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC / PLOW FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PLOW.
What is the valuation status for PLOW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PLOW stock?
The financial health rating of DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC (PLOW) is expected to grow by 51.94% in the next year.