Latest debt-to-equity ratio for Douglas Dynamics: 18.11 — see history and peer comparisons.
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Debt-to-Equity ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to shareholder equity. A lower D/E ratio generally indicates a more financially stable company with less risk.
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) currently reports a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.11. That is above the Industrials sector average of 1.29. Use the charts on this page to explore Douglas Dynamics's debt-to-equity ratio history and peer comparisons.
Douglas Dynamics's debt-to-equity ratio of 18.11 is higher than the Industrials sector average of 1.29. That is roughly 1304.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
The debt-to-equity ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Douglas Dynamics's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 18.11, PLOW can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Industrials peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.
Start with the current debt-to-equity ratio of 18.11, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 1.29. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Douglas Dynamics, and consider following PLOW for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
Douglas Dynamics is classified in the Industrials sector. On debt-to-equity ratio, it currently shows 18.11 versus a sector average near 1.29. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Industrials are usually more informative than comparing PLOW with unrelated industries.