PLOW
NEUTRAL
$46.12
Live
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. · NYSE
Target $50.5
(+9.5%)
$24.12
52W Range
$48.47
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$1.06B
P/E
23.53
ROE
17.2%
Profit margin
7.1%
Debt/Equity
0.78
Dividend yield
2.56%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
PLOW exhibits a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and strong liquidity (Current Ratio 2.78), though it lacks the 'strong' health designation. The company is experiencing explosive growth, with YoY earnings up 63.9% and revenue up 28.6%, supporting a growth-based intrinsic value of $57.82. However, this fundamental strength is sharply contrasted by a very bearish technical trend (10/100) and negative insider sentiment. While the stock trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($23.2), the current price of $46.12 represents a reasonable entry point relative to growth, provided the technical downtrend reverses.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings growth (YoY +63.9%)
Strong revenue expansion (YoY +28.6%)
Excellent short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.78
Robust Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.19%
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates (3 of last 4 quarters)
Key Risks
Severe bearish technical momentum (Technical Trend: 10/100)
Bearish insider activity with recent officer sales
High Price-to-Book ratio (3.78) suggesting premium valuation
Exposure to Consumer Cyclical sector volatility
Moderate dividend payout ratio (60.2%) limiting aggressive dividend growth
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$51.2
+11.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
69
Strong
55
92
88
60
50
AI Verdict
Fundamental powerhouse facing technical headwinds
Key drivers: High growth rates, Strong liquidity, Bearish technicals, Insider selling
Confidence
90%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E (15.94) is lower than current P/E
- PEG ratio (1.23) is reasonable for growth
Watchpoints
- Trades significantly above Graham Number ($23.2)
- High P/B ratio
Future
92/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Massive YoY earnings and revenue growth
- Strong Q/Q momentum
Watchpoints
- Cyclical nature of auto parts industry
Past
88/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 100% 1-year price return
- Consistent earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Recent short-term price stagnation/pullback
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio 2.78
- Manageable Debt/Equity (0.78)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable', not 'Strong'
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Consistent yield of 2.56%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio at 60.2% is moderately high
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$46.12
Analyst Target
$50.5
Upside/Downside
+9.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PLOW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-05-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PLOW
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Primary
|
+24.3% | +92.6% | +100.0% | +55.0% | +7.6% | -0.7% |
|
MLKN
MillerKnoll, Inc.
Peer
|
-59.0% | -3.3% | -0.1% | -3.3% | -17.6% | +8.9% |
|
LGIH
LGI Homes, Inc.
Peer
|
-72.6% | -61.9% | -23.5% | -0.5% | +20.1% | -1.8% |
|
LUCK
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation
Peer
|
-18.8% | -46.3% | -18.1% | -4.4% | -5.8% | -14.0% |
|
LQDT
Liquidity Services, Inc.
Peer
|
+80.5% | +149.8% | +9.8% | +34.2% | +14.6% | +3.9% |
PLO
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+24.3%
3Y
+92.6%
1Y
+100.0%
6M
+55.0%
1M
+7.6%
1W
-0.7%
MLK
MillerKnoll, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-59.0%
3Y
-3.3%
1Y
-0.1%
6M
-3.3%
1M
-17.6%
1W
+8.9%
LGI
LGI Homes, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-72.6%
3Y
-61.9%
1Y
-23.5%
6M
-0.5%
1M
+20.1%
1W
-1.8%
LUC
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation
Peer
5Y
-18.8%
3Y
-46.3%
1Y
-18.1%
6M
-4.4%
1M
-5.8%
1W
-14.0%
LQD
Liquidity Services, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+80.5%
3Y
+149.8%
1Y
+9.8%
6M
+34.2%
1M
+14.6%
1W
+3.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
23.53
Forward P/E
15.94
PEG Ratio
1.23
P/B Ratio
3.78
P/S Ratio
1.62
EV/Revenue
1.94
EV/EBITDA
14.33
Market Cap
$1.06B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
7.15%
Operating Margin
10.48%
Gross Margin
26.63%
ROE
17.19%
ROA
7.56%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+28.6%
Earnings Growth
+63.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+28.55%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+62.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.78
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.78
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.12
Good
Cash/Share
$0.38
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
26.1%
Op. Margin
10.5%
Net Margin
7.0%
Total Assets
$0.6B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
1.23x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
97%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-04
$N/A
2026-02-23
$0.62
+19.2% surprise
2025-11-03
$0.4
+1.7% surprise
2025-08-04
$1.14
+29.6% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing PLOW against 457 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(30 bullish, 163 neutral, 264 bearish)
P/E Ratio
23.53
This Stock
vs
31.95
Sector Avg
-26.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
17.19%
This Stock
vs
-50.82%
Sector Avg
-133.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
7.15%
This Stock
vs
-5.41%
Sector Avg
-232.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.78
This Stock
vs
1.77
Sector Avg
-56.0%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
28.6%
This Stock
vs
25.46%
Sector Avg
+12.3%
(Growing)
Current Ratio
2.78
This Stock
vs
2.48
Sector Avg
+12.1%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PLOW
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.06B | 23.53 | 17.2% | 7.1% | $46.12 | |
|
MLKN
MillerKnoll, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.07B | 104.13 | 1.1% | 0.3% | $15.62 | Compare |
|
LGIH
LGI Homes, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.05B | 14.53 | 3.5% | 4.3% | $45.32 | Compare |
|
LUCK
Lucky Strike Entertainment...
|
BEARISH | $1.04B | - | -% | -7.1% | $7.53 | Compare |
|
LQDT
Liquidity Services, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.01B | 35.43 | 14.7% | 6.3% | $32.6 | Compare |
PLOW
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.1B
P/E
23.5
ROE
17.2%
Price
$46.12
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | BERNAUER CHRIS | Officer | Sale | 869 | $37,025 |
| 2026-03-09 | SISULAK JON J | Officer | Sale | 977 | $41,627 |
| 2026-02-27 | JANIK JAMES LLOYD | Director | Gift | 2,000 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | VAN GENDEREN MARK | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 21,475 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | BERNAUER CHRIS | Officer | Stock Award | 4,123 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | LAUBER SARAH C | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 9,917 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | SISULAK JON J | Officer | Stock Award | 2,023 | - |
BERNAUER CHRIS
Officer
2026-03-09
869 shares
·
$37,025
SISULAK JON J
Officer
2026-03-09
977 shares
·
$41,627
JANIK JAMES LLOYD
Director
2026-02-27
2,000 shares
VAN GENDEREN MARK
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-17
21,475 shares
BERNAUER CHRIS
Officer
2026-02-17
4,123 shares
LAUBER SARAH C
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-17
9,917 shares
SISULAK JON J
Officer
2026-02-17
2,023 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
4 analysts
Freedom Broker
2026-03-03
Buy
Hold
DA Davidson
2026-02-26
Buy
Buy
DA Davidson
2026-02-25
Buy
Buy
DA Davidson
2025-12-08
Buy
Buy
Freedom Broker
2025-11-06
Buy
Buy
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