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Douglas DynamicsPLOW -2.38%77 Quick Ratio is 1.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.25. 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 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, Douglas Dynamics ranks worse than 51.28% on this metric.
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Douglas Dynamics Quick Ratio Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's Quick 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Douglas Dynamics's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Douglas Dynamics's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 1.03 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Douglas Dynamics' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #683 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' Quick Ratio too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current Quick Ratio of 1.03 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 2.03. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Douglas Dynamics' value of 1.03 is 1.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #683 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below 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' Quick Ratio compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #683 out of 1332 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Douglas Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Douglas Dynamics' value of 1.03 is 1.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Dynamics' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Douglas Dynamics has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Quick Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.05, based on 1,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current Quick Ratio of 1.03 is 1.9% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current Quick Ratio is 1.03, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.25. 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 $40.64 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.03, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 1.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.05. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current Quick Ratio is 1.03 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 $40.64 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.12.
GuruFocus considers Douglas Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLOW:
Quick Ratio: 1.03 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $40.64 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#683 of 1332)
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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