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Douglas Dynamics, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $13M/d

78
StockRank
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Q
65
V
35
M
71
P/E (TTM)
20.1x
ROE
19.7%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
2.6%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Douglas Dynamics has strong momentum M70 and quality Q65 with a buyback on file, but value at V38 is below the calibrated floor. A 1.6% earnings cut is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of commercial work truck attachments and equipment, specializing in snow and ice control. The company's competitive moat is sustained by its dominant market share, highly recognized brands (such as Western and Fisher), and a vast dealer distribution network. It operates as a market leader in the highly seasonal and specialized work truck industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue616.1M568.2M568.5M656.1M2.1%678.8M771.1M795.4M10.1%
EPS1.651.012.391.996.4%2.302.542.7417.2%
Shares22.9M23.0M23.1M23.1M+0.8%23.1M
Debt226.5M256.7M221.5M219.1M-1.1%235.0M
Equity237.1M231.6M264.2M281.4M5.9%
Op CF40.0M12.5M41.1M74.7M23.1%75.0M
Inv CF-12.0M-10.5M56.8M-37.5M
Fin CF-44.3M1.5M-117.0M-34.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-1.3%
43.0145.8148.6051.4054.20Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$46.18
RSI (14)
46.2
52W High
$55.00
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC
13.9%74.7
ROE
19.7%83.3
GP/Assets
29.4%59.3
Op. Margin
7.2%55.0
FCF/Assets
8.2%75.2
Piotroski
776.3
Int. Cover
6.1x42.5
D/E Ratio
0.84x31.6
Current Ratio
2.65x80.4
Value
35
P/E (TTM)
20.1x42.4
EV/EBITDA
13.6x32.2
P/FCF
23.0x39.6
P/B
3.8x19.8
P/S
1.6x32.6
Div Yield
2.6%46.4
Momentum
71
52W High %
84%66.1
RS 6M
17%90.3
SMA 50/200
1.17x89.6
EPS Rev 4W
-1.6%26.0
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+33%43.9
Q Growth
4208%99.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.2B
P/E (Forward)
15.1x
Gross Margin
27.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PLOW are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PLOWDouglas Dynamics, Inc.(you)$1.2B78BUY
THRMGentherm Incorporated$1.3B79BUY
1316.HKNexteer Automotive Group Limited$1.2B80STRONG BUY
XPELXPEL, Inc.$1.2B66BUY
SMPStandard Motor Products, Inc.$861M92STRONG BUY
MLRMiller Industries, Inc.$586M85STRONG BUY
DANDana Incorporated$2.9B69BUY
VCVisteon Corporation$2.8B89STRONG BUY
PHINPHINIA Inc.$2.9B88STRONG BUY
DCHDauch Corporation$1.3B46HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) — Stock Score Summary

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 78/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Douglas Dynamics has strong momentum M70 and quality Q65 with a buyback on file, but value at V38 is below the calibrated floor. A 1.6% earnings cut is separately adverse.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of commercial work truck attachments and equipment, specializing in snow and ice control. The company's competitive moat is sustained by its dominant market share, highly recognized brands (such as Western and Fisher), and a vast dealer distribution network. It operates as a market leader in the highly seasonal and specialized work truck industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$46.18
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (TTM)20.11
P/E (Forward)15.09
Price/Book3.83
Return on Equity19.7%
Return on Invested Capital13.9%
Debt/Equity0.84x
Gross Margin27.2%
Operating Margin7.2%
Revenue Growth19.8%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$51M

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglas Dynamics, Inc.’s (PLOW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) is 78/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (35), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Douglas Dynamics, Inc. have an economic moat?
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Douglas Dynamics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 78/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Douglas Dynamics, Inc. in?
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United States).