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Douglas DynamicsPLOW +0.39%77 Buyback Yield % is 0.63 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates PLOW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 314 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks better than 56.69% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PLOW vs XPEL, SMP, DCH: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Douglas Dynamics Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.63 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Douglas Dynamics' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #136 out of 314 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Buyback Yield % of 0.63 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.94. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.26. Douglas Dynamics' value of 0.63 is 147.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #136 out of 314 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Douglas Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Douglas Dynamics' Buyback Yield % compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #136 out of 314 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Douglas Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.26. Douglas Dynamics' value of 0.63 is 147.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Dynamics' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Douglas Dynamics has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.26, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current Buyback Yield % of 0.63 is 147.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current Buyback Yield % is 0.63, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Douglas Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.12, compared to a current price of $41.63 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.63, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 147.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.26. Douglas Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.63 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.63 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.12.
GuruFocus considers Douglas Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLOW:
Buyback Yield %: 0.63 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $41.63 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 147.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#136 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Douglas Dynamics Inc is a manufacturer and upfitter of commercial vehicle attachments and equipment. The Company's portfolio includes snow and ice management attachments sold under the BLIZZARD, FISHER, HENDERSON, SNOWEX, and WESTERN brands, turf care equipment under the TURFEX brand, and industrial maintenance equipment under the SWEEPEX brand. The Company's portfolio also includes the upfit of attachments and storage solutions under the HENDERSON brand, and the DEJANA brand and its related sub-brands. The Company also leases fifteen manufacturing upfit and service facilities located in Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The Company conducts business in two segments: Work Truck Attachments and Work Truck Solutions.
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