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Douglas DynamicsSTU:5D4 -0.56%77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates STU:5D4 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,037 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks worse than 68.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Douglas Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5D4'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 1.64 Max: 3.54
Current: 1.43
During the past years, Douglas Dynamics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.54. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.64.
STU:5D4's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 68.08% of 1037
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.75
vs STU:5D4: 1.43
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Douglas Dynamics's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.898. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €25.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Douglas Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Douglas Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
STU:5D4 vs XPEL, SMP, DCH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Douglas Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Douglas Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 mean?
Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Douglas Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #706 out of 1037 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 3.54. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. Douglas Dynamics' value of 1.40 is 86.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #706 out of 1037 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below 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' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #706 out of 1037 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Douglas Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. Douglas Dynamics' value of 1.40 is 86.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Dynamics' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 0.75, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.75, based on 1,037 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 is 86.7% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. 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 (STU:5D4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.85, compared to a current price of €35.20 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 86.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.75. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 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 (STU:5D4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.20 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.85.
GuruFocus considers Douglas Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5D4:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.40 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: €28.85 vs. price of €35.20 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#706 of 1037)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5D4 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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