DoverDOV +0.34%88 OCF Margin % is 9.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 13.68. GuruFocus rates DOV with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $197.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Dover ranks better than 82.32% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Dover's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $191 Mil. Dover's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,054 Mil. Therefore, Dover's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dover's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DOV'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.66 Med: 13.68 Max: 17.39
Current: 16.52
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Dover was 17.39%. The lowest was 9.66%. And the median was 13.68%.
DOV's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.32% of 3037
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs DOV: 16.52
Dover OCF Margin % Related Terms
Dover OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dover's OCF 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Dover's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Dover OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dover's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dover's OCF 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.
Dover (DOV) has a OCF Margin % of 9.28% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Dover and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 13.68. Over the past decade, Dover's OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.66 to 17.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Dover ranks #537 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Dover's OCF Margin % too high?
Dover's current OCF Margin % of 9.28% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.66 to a high of 17.39. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Dover's value of 9.28% is 33.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dover ranks #537 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dover has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dover's OCF Margin % compare to IR and OTIS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dover ranks #537 out of 3037 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Dover in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Dover's value of 9.28% is 33.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dover's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.66 to 17.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.68 vs. the industry median of 6.95, Dover 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.95, based on 3,037 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dover's current OCF Margin % of 9.28% is 33.5% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Dover and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dover's current OCF Margin % is 9.28%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 13.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dover stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dover (DOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $197.21, compared to a current price of $224.31 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 9.28%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.68 and 33.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.95. Dover's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dover (DOV), the current OCF Margin % is 9.28% 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 Dover (DOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dover stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $224.31 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $197.21.
GuruFocus considers Dover to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DOV:
OCF Margin %: 9.28% (32% below median its 10-year median of 13.68)
GF Value™: $197.21 vs. price of $224.31 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% above the Industrial Products median (#537 of 3037)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1955 by George Ohrstrom, Dover has become an industrial behemoth through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands. The company is organized into five segments through which it designs and manufactures highly engineered components, such as vehicle repair, factory automation, welding, aerospace, fuel dispensing, printing, liquid handling, refrigeration, and can-making equipment. It has operations around the globe but generates over half of its revenue in the United States.
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