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

Douglas Dynamics Inc.

NYSE
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Xpel Inc.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

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

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Vital Metrics Comparison

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

Douglas Dynamics Inc. vs Xpel Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

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

Long-term Returns

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

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

MetricPLOWXPEL
Market Information
Market Cap i$1.07B$1.29B
Market Cap CategorySmall capSmall cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i180,580169,776
90 Day Avg. Volume i194,343274,375
Last Close$47.07$45.50
52 Week Range$27.62 - $52.33$31.26 - $55.91
% from 52W High-10.05%-18.62%
All-Time High$56.89 (Feb 24, 2020)$103.84 (Jul 26, 2021)
% from All-Time High-17.26%-56.18%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.29%0.14%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.62%0.51%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.07%0.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.10%0.13%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.17%0.20%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i77.988.02
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$12.20$10.15
Cash per Share (MRQ)$0.38$1.84
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$74.69M$66.94M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$35.91M$44.03M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.83%N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.16N/A

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

MetricPLOW (Apr 26, 2026)XPEL (Apr 26, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i23.7025.32
Forward P/E i16.0619.36
PEG Ratio i0.370.48
Price to Sales (TTM) i1.632.72
Price to Book (MRQ) i3.814.61
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$1.07B$1.29B
Enterprise Value i$1.28B$1.27B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i1.962.67
Enterprise to EBITDA i14.4216.73
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.251.23
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$12.20$10.15

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

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricPLOW (2025)XPEL (2025)
Revenue/Sales i656.05M476.20M
Cost of Goods Sold i481.37M275.18M
COGS % of Revenue i73.4%57.8%
Gross Profit i174.68M201.02M
Gross Margin i26.6%42.2%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i73.61M62.65M
Operating Margin i11.2%13.2%
EBITDA i89.31M75.90M
EBITDA Margin i13.6%15.9%
Pre-Tax Income i61.51M64.06M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i9.4%13.5%
Income Tax i14.61M12.47M
Income Tax % of Revenue i2.2%2.6%
Net Income (Profit) i46.90M51.59M
Profit Margin i7.1%10.8%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricPLOW (2025)XPEL (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i8.30M50.86M
Total Current Assets i266.03M230.70M
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i40.6%48.4%
Total Current Liabilities i95.85M71.00M
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i14.6%14.9%
Long-Term Debt i195.30M16.71M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i29.8%3.5%
Total Shareholders Equity i281.45M285.19M
Retained Earnings i107.38M265.34M
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i16.4%55.7%
Property, Plant & Equipment i74.96M33.85M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricPLOW (2025)XPEL (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i72.57M58.58M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i11.1%12.3%
Capital Expenditures i0-3.96M
Free Cash Flow i63.56M61.38M
FCF Margin i9.7%12.9%
Debt Repayment i-153.43M-243,000
Common Stock Repurchase i-6.00M-3.00M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricPLOWXPEL
Shares Short i469,6882.12M
Short Ratio i2.246.94
Short % of Float i2.99%12.32%
Shares Outstanding i23.07M27.68M
Float Shares i22.67M23.56M
% Held by Insiders i1.46%9.43%
% Held by Institutions i102.66%87.04%
% Held by Public i-4.12%3.53%

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

MetricPLOWXPEL
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.16N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.83%N/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.16N/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i1.05%N/A
3-Year Total Dividends i$3.48N/A
Ex-Dividend DateMar 17, 2026N/A