Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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STU:5D4 Douglas Dynamics Inc STU:5D4
77 GF Score
Price €35.20
GF Value €28.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Douglas Dynamics Moat Score?

Douglas Dynamics STU:5D4 -0.56% 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 20, 2026. 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 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks better than 90.3% on this metric.

Douglas Dynamics has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Douglas Dynamics has Narrow Moat: Douglas Dynamics has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its specialized product offerings in snow and ice control equipment. It benefits from brand strength and some customer loyalty, but lacks significant network effects or strong pricing power, keeping its moat narrow.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Douglas Dynamics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Douglas Dynamics  (STU:5D4) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Douglas Dynamics Moat Score Related Terms

STU:5D4 vs XPEL, SMP, DCH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #127 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Moat Score too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #127 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #127 out of 1309 companies for Moat Score. This places Douglas Dynamics in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Douglas Dynamics's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (STU:5D4), the current Moat Score is 4 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:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €28.85 vs. price of €35.20 (22% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

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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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