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1-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (1-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year.
Douglas Dynamics's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 30.57%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Douglas Dynamics's 1-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
PLOW's 1-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 78.13% of 1189
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs PLOW: 30.57
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) 1-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Douglas Dynamics 1-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Douglas Dynamics 1-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Dynamics's 1-Year ROIIC % 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 1-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year ROIIC % 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 1-Year ROIIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Douglas Dynamics's 1-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Dynamics's 1-Year ROIIC % falls into.
Douglas Dynamics's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
1-Year ROIIC %
=
1-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**
/
1-Year Incremental Invested Capital
=
( 60.5251 (Jun. 2026) - 42.1272 (Jun. 2025) )
/
( 663.634 (Jun. 2026) - 603.458 (Jun. 2025) )
=
18.3979
/
60.176
=
30.57%***
* 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.
** TTM data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 1-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) has a 1-Year ROIIC % of 30.57 as of Jun. 2026. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #260 out of 1189 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Douglas Dynamics' 1-Year ROIIC % too high?
Douglas Dynamics' current 1-Year ROIIC % is 30.57. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 1-Year ROIIC % is 0.78. Douglas Dynamics' value of 30.57 is 3819.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #260 out of 1189 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' 1-Year ROIIC % compare to XPEL and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Douglas Dynamics ranks #260 out of 1189 companies for 1-Year ROIIC %. This places Douglas Dynamics in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 1-Year ROIIC % is 0.78. Douglas Dynamics' value of 30.57 is 3819.2% 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 1-Year ROIIC % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 1-Year ROIIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.78, based on 1,189 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 1-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 1-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Douglas Dynamics's current 1-Year ROIIC % of 30.57 is 3819.2% 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 1-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 1-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on Douglas Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 1-Year ROIIC % is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Dynamics's current 1-Year ROIIC % is 30.57. 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 $41.09 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year ROIIC % is 30.57 and 3819.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.78. 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 1-Year ROIIC % calculated?
1-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the current 1-Year ROIIC % is 30.57 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 $41.09 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.12.
GuruFocus considers Douglas Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLOW:
1-Year ROIIC %: 30.57
GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $41.09 (20.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3819.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#260 of 1189)
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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