PLOW:NYE-Douglas Dynamics Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Auto Parts | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 27.74

Change

+0.26 (+0.95)%

Market Cap

USD 0.72B

Volume

0.11M

Analyst Target

USD 39.33
Analyst Rating

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About

Douglas Dynamics Inc designs, manufactures and sells snow and ice control equipment for light trucks, consisting of snowplows, sand and salt spreaders, and related parts and accessories. Its products are sold under WESTERN, FISHER and BLIZZARD brands.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Auto Parts) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 17.39% 88% B+ 91% A-
Dividend Return 1.25% 83% B 47% F
Total Return 18.64% 88% B+ 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 13.32% 80% B- 77% C+
Dividend Return 3.62% 85% B 61% D-
Total Return 16.93% 80% B- 79% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -24.08% 32% F 16% F
Dividend Return 15.05% 69% C- 41% F
Total Return -9.03% 36% F 15% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -9.93% 25% F 7% C-
Dividend Return -6.76% 25% F 9% A-
Total Return 3.17% 94% A 65% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.35% 96% N/A 66% D+
Risk Adjusted Return -47.12% 18% F 6% D-
Market Capitalization 0.72B 41% F 51% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Auto Parts) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 16.20 93% 76%
Price/Book Ratio 2.42 35% 35%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 15.22 24% 25%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.57 53% 60%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 27.16% 88% 91%
Return on Invested Capital 16.08% 76% 82%
Return on Assets 5.85% 76% 80%
Debt to Equity Ratio 55.52% 71% 57%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector