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Douglas DynamicsPLOW +0.39%77 EBITDA Margin % is 18.57% as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 15.41. 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 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks better than 71.96% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Douglas Dynamics's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $39.9 Mil. Douglas Dynamics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $214.6 Mil. Therefore, Douglas Dynamics's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.57%.
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Douglas Dynamics EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's EBITDA Margin % 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: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 18.57% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 15.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #371 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current EBITDA Margin % of 18.57% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.41. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.11. Douglas Dynamics' value of 18.57% is 103.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #371 out of 1323 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #371 out of 1323 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Douglas Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.11. Douglas Dynamics' value of 18.57% is 103.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.41 vs. the industry median of 9.11, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.11, based on 1,323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.57% is 103.8% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.57%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 15.41. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 18.57%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.41 and 103.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.11. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.57% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.57% (21% above median its 10-year median of 15.41)
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $41.63 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#371 of 1323)
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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