Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Douglas Dynamics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Douglas Dynamics Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.19
13.53
12.43
13.52
Douglas Dynamics Quarterly Data
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
21.60
21.19
21.05
22.22
20.24
16.47
16.67
14.56
13.53
15.77
17.45
14.25
12.43
12.41
13.90
12.85
13.52
16.12
18.37
STU:5D4 vs XPEL, SMP, DCH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.63 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #280 out of 599 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.74. Douglas Dynamics' value of 12.63 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #280 out of 599 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #280 out of 599 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Douglas Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.74. Douglas Dynamics' value of 12.63 is 8.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.74, based on 599 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.63 is 8.1% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 12.63 and 8.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.74. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63 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 (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:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.63
GF Value™: €28.85 vs. price of €35.20 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#280 of 599)
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.
77GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STU:5D4
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STU:5D4 has been successfully added to your 
