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Douglas DynamicsPLOW +0.39%77 Pretax Margin % is 15.71% as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 10.01. 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 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks better than 75.15% on this metric.
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Douglas Dynamics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 15.71% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 10.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #329 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Pretax Margin % of 15.71% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 10.01. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.54. Douglas Dynamics' value of 15.71% is 246.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #329 out of 1324 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' Pretax Margin % compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #329 out of 1324 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Douglas Dynamics in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.54. Douglas Dynamics' value of 15.71% is 246.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.01 vs. the industry median of 4.54, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.54, based on 1,324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current Pretax Margin % of 15.71% is 246.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current Pretax Margin % is 15.71%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 10.01. 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 Pretax Margin % is 15.71%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 10.01 and 246.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.54. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.71% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 15.71% (57% above median its 10-year median of 10.01)
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $41.63 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 246.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#329 of 1324)
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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