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Douglas DynamicsPLOW +0.39%77 Current Ratio is 2.16 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.52. 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 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks better than 72.15% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Douglas Dynamics's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.16.
Douglas Dynamics has a current ratio of 2.16. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Douglas Dynamics's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLOW'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 2.52 Max: 3.89
Current: 2.16
During the past 13 years, Douglas Dynamics's highest Current Ratio was 3.89. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 2.52.
PLOW's Current Ratio is ranked better than 72.15% of 1332
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs PLOW: 2.16
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Douglas Dynamics Current Ratio Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's Current Ratio 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 2.16 as of Jun. 2026. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Douglas Dynamics' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.80 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #371 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Current Ratio too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Current Ratio of 2.16 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 3.89. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Douglas Dynamics' value of 2.16 is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #371 out of 1332 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' Current Ratio compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #371 out of 1332 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Douglas Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Douglas Dynamics' value of 2.16 is 42.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Dynamics' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.80 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 1.52, 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 Current Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Current Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.52, based on 1,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current Current Ratio of 2.16 is 42.1% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current Current Ratio is 2.16, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.52. 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 Current Ratio is 2.16, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 42.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.52. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current Current Ratio is 2.16 as of Jun. 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:
Current Ratio: 2.16 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $41.63 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#371 of 1332)
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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