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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Douglas Dynamics's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.18%.
As of today (2026-08-20), Douglas Dynamics's WACC % is 10.13%. Douglas Dynamics's ROIC % is 9.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Douglas Dynamics earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Douglas Dynamics's WACC % is 10.13%. Douglas Dynamics's ROIC % is 9.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Douglas Dynamics earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
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Douglas Dynamics ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's ROIC % 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 ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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 ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROIC % of 17.18% as of Jun. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors.
Is Douglas Dynamics' ROIC % too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current ROIC % is 17.18%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROIC % is 5.09. Douglas Dynamics' value of 17.18% is 237.5% above this industry median. 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' ROIC % compare to XPEL and SMP?
Douglas Dynamics' ROIC % of 17.18% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.09. Douglas Dynamics' value of 17.18% is 237.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.09, based on 1,311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current ROIC % of 17.18% is 237.5% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROIC % is 5.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current ROIC % is 17.18%. 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 $41.15 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 17.18% and 237.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.09. 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 ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current ROIC % is 17.18% 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 $41.15 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.12.
GuruFocus considers Douglas Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLOW:
ROIC %: 17.18%
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $41.15 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 237.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median
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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