Xpel [XPEL] vs Douglas Dynamics [PLOW] Detailed Stock Comparison

Xpel Inc.

NASDAQ
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Douglas Dynamics Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Xpel Inc. wins in 8 metrics, Douglas Dynamics Inc. wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Douglas Dynamics Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Xpel Inc. Douglas Dynamics Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 25.32 23.70 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 4.61 3.81 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 8.02 77.98 Xpel Inc.
PEG Ratio 0.48 0.37 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
EV/EBITDA 16.73 14.42 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 10.76% 7.15% Xpel Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 12.66% 10.48% Xpel Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 12.66% 10.48% Xpel Inc.
Return on Equity 20.21% 17.19% Xpel Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.72% 7.56% Xpel Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $61.38M $63.56M Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Dividend Yield N/A 2.83% N/A
1-Year Return 24.60% 64.54% Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 2.72 1.63 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Enterprise Value $1.27B $1.28B Douglas Dynamics Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 2.67 1.96 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 41.86% 26.09% Xpel Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $17 $28 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $1.85 $1.96 Douglas Dynamics Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 1.23 1.25 Xpel Inc.
Short % of Float 12.32% 2.99% Douglas Dynamics Inc.

Xpel Inc. vs Douglas Dynamics Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Xpel Inc.0.82%1.40%9.66%18.86%-9.40%-9.43%
Douglas Dynamics Inc.-0.25%4.62%6.40%13.75%39.34%42.68%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Xpel Inc.24.60%-42.51%-46.53%748.31%748.31%748.31%
Douglas Dynamics Inc.64.54%54.92%20.85%101.84%215.44%310.35%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Xpel Inc. vs Douglas Dynamics Inc.

MetricXPELPLOW
Market Information
Market Cap i$1.29B$1.07B
Market Cap CategorySmall capSmall cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i169,776180,580
90 Day Avg. Volume i274,375194,343
Last Close$45.50$47.07
52 Week Range$31.26 - $55.91$27.62 - $52.33
% from 52W High-18.62%-10.05%
All-Time High$103.84 (Jul 26, 2021)$56.89 (Feb 24, 2020)
% from All-Time High-56.18%-17.26%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.14%0.29%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.51%0.62%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.11%0.07%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.13%0.10%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.20%0.17%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i8.0277.98
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$10.15$12.20
Cash per Share (MRQ)$1.84$0.38
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$66.94M$74.69M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$44.03M$35.91M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A2.83%
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$1.16

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Xpel Inc. vs Douglas Dynamics Inc.

MetricXPEL (Apr 26, 2026)PLOW (Apr 26, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i25.3223.70
Forward P/E i19.3616.06
PEG Ratio i0.480.37
Price to Sales (TTM) i2.721.63
Price to Book (MRQ) i4.613.81
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$1.29B$1.07B
Enterprise Value i$1.27B$1.28B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i2.671.96
Enterprise to EBITDA i16.7314.42
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.231.25
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$10.15$12.20

Financial Statements Comparison: Xpel Inc. vs Douglas Dynamics Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

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Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricXPEL (2025)PLOW (2025)
Revenue/Sales i476.20M656.05M
Cost of Goods Sold i275.18M481.37M
COGS % of Revenue i57.8%73.4%
Gross Profit i201.02M174.68M
Gross Margin i42.2%26.6%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i62.65M73.61M
Operating Margin i13.2%11.2%
EBITDA i75.90M89.31M
EBITDA Margin i15.9%13.6%
Pre-Tax Income i64.06M61.51M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i13.5%9.4%
Income Tax i12.47M14.61M
Income Tax % of Revenue i2.6%2.2%
Net Income (Profit) i51.59M46.90M
Profit Margin i10.8%7.1%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricXPEL (2025)PLOW (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i50.86M8.30M
Total Current Assets i230.70M266.03M
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i48.4%40.6%
Total Current Liabilities i71.00M95.85M
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i14.9%14.6%
Long-Term Debt i16.71M195.30M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i3.5%29.8%
Total Shareholders Equity i285.19M281.45M
Retained Earnings i265.34M107.38M
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i55.7%16.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment i33.85M74.96M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricXPEL (2025)PLOW (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i58.58M72.57M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i12.3%11.1%
Capital Expenditures i-3.96M0
Free Cash Flow i61.38M63.56M
FCF Margin i12.9%9.7%
Debt Repayment i-243,000-153.43M
Common Stock Repurchase i-3.00M-6.00M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricXPELPLOW
Shares Short i2.12M469,688
Short Ratio i6.942.24
Short % of Float i12.32%2.99%
Shares Outstanding i27.68M23.07M
Float Shares i23.56M22.67M
% Held by Insiders i9.43%1.46%
% Held by Institutions i87.04%102.66%
% Held by Public i3.53%-4.12%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Xpel Inc. vs Douglas Dynamics Inc.

MetricXPELPLOW
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$1.16
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A2.83%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend iN/A$1.16
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield iN/A1.05%
3-Year Total Dividends iN/A$3.48
Ex-Dividend DateN/AMar 17, 2026