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Douglas DynamicsPLOW -1.25%77 Net Cash per Share is $-18.39 as of Jun. 2026. 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 172 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks worse than 581394.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Douglas Dynamics's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
PLOW's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 8.715 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Douglas Dynamics Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's Net Cash per Share 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: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Douglas Dynamics's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) has a Net Cash per Share of $-18.39 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #999999 out of 172 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Net Cash per Share too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Net Cash per Share is $-18.39. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #999999 out of 172 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Net Cash per Share compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #999999 out of 172 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Douglas Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.72. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.72, based on 172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current Net Cash per Share is $-18.39. 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 $41.11 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-18.39. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current Net Cash per Share is $-18.39 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 $41.11 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.12.
GuruFocus considers Douglas Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLOW:
Net Cash per Share: $-18.39
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $41.11 (20.5% above fair value)
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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