PLOW (Douglas Dynamics) EBIT: $80.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


PLOW Douglas Dynamics Inc PLOW
74 GF Score
Price $50.27
GF Value $33.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Douglas Dynamics EBIT?

Douglas Dynamics PLOW -3.83% 74 EBIT is $80.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLOW with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Douglas Dynamics's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.0 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $80.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Douglas Dynamics's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.62%. Douglas Dynamics's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.93%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Douglas Dynamics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.80%.


Douglas Dynamics  (NYSE:PLOW) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Douglas Dynamics's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=39.652 * ( 1 - 19.24% )/( (561.866 + 578.507)/ 2 )
=32.0229552/570.1865
=5.62 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Douglas Dynamics's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=39.828/( ( (113.736 + max(184.723, 0)) + (117.002 + max(200.524, 0)) )/ 2 )
=39.828/( ( 298.459 + 317.526 )/ 2 )
=39.828/307.9925
=12.93 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(97.561 + 153.84 + 5.415) - (56.538 + 0 + 15.555)
=184.723

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(67.702 + 190.014 + 4.832) - (46.595 + 0 + 15.429)
=200.524

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Douglas Dynamics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=80.703/1392.037
=5.80 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Douglas Dynamics EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Douglas Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Douglas Dynamics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PLOW vs DCH, XPEL, THRM: EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Douglas Dynamics EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $80.7 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $80.7 Mil mean?
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) has a EBIT of $80.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics.
Is Douglas Dynamics' EBIT too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current EBIT is $80.7 Mil. Overall, Douglas Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Douglas Dynamics' EBIT compare to DCH and XPEL?
Douglas Dynamics' EBIT of $80.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good EBIT depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics. Douglas Dynamics's current EBIT is $80.7 Mil. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.49, compared to a current price of $50.27 — trading 50.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $80.7 Mil. Douglas Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current EBIT is $80.7 Mil as of Mar. 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 $50.27 is trading 50.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.49. GuruFocus considers Douglas Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLOW:

  • EBIT: $80.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $33.49 vs. price of $50.27 (50.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 5D4:Germany
Address 11270 West Park Place, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53224
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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