Stock Analysis
Dover CorporationDOV
P/E 23.24×· 5Y range 9.10–28.46×· 80th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip
AnalystsStrong Buy23 analystsP/E 23.2× sits at the 80th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 54% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality90
- Financial Health73
Risks
- Valuation49
- Growth37
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 4.9 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Interest coverage 8.1× — debt well covered
What's happening with DOV
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation49/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (80th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (4.5%)12/25
- P/S (3.1x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (19.6x)12/25
- Growth37/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (0.6%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-0.7%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (0.7%)6/25
- Fwd implied growth (41.8%)25/25
- Profitability64/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (12.2%)12/25
- ROE (14.7%)12/25
- Net margin (13.5%)20/25
- Operating margin (16.9%)20/25
- Financial Health73/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (4.85)25/25
- Current ratio (1.98)18/25
- Interest coverage (8.1x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 11%)12/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.59)25/25
- FCF conversion (104%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.8%)25/25
- Moat69/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (6/10 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (36.8%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 7.5%)18/25
About Dover Corporation
Founded in 1955 by George Ohrstrom, Dover has become an industrial behemoth through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands. Show more
The company is organized into five segments through which it designs and manufactures highly engineered components, such as vehicle repair, factory automation, welding, aerospace, fuel dispensing, printing, liquid handling, refrigeration, and can-making equipment. It has operations around the globe but generates over half of its revenue in the United States.
Headquarters: DOWNERS GROVE, IL · Employees: 24,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
49D+P/E (TTM)23.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 9.1x–28.5x · 80th pct
P/FCF22.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.5%–5.4% · 86th pct
P/S (TTM)3.13xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.0x–4.1x · 59th pct
EV/EBIT19.6xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 15.3x–25.5x · 43rd pct
EV/Sales3.3xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E16.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.42xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.83B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.08%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio24.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
64BROIC12.2%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE14.7%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA8.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin13.5%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin16.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin39.6%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin14.0%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin13.5%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
37DRevenue CAGR0.6%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-0.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)0.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth41.8%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-7.1%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.6%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
73B+Altman Z-Score4.85A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.98xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.33xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage8.1xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.3yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.1xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.42xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.54xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.59A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion103.7%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.8%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.62xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yehle Jeffrey Filed | Yehle Jeffrey | Tax withholding | -173 | |
Woenker Christopher B. Filed | Woenker Christopher B. | Tax withholding | -97 | |
Woenker Christopher B. Filed | Woenker Christopher B. | Tax withholding | -43 | |
Woenker Christopher B. Filed | Woenker Christopher B. | Tax withholding | -39 | |
Yehle Jeffrey Filed | Yehle Jeffrey | Tax withholding | -63 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paulson Ryan Filed | Paulson Ryan | Tax withholding | -30 | |
Paulson Ryan Filed | Paulson Ryan | Tax withholding | -37 | |
Paulson Ryan Filed | Paulson Ryan | Tax withholding | -32 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
69BROIC >12% Years6/10 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)36.8%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor7.5%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$8.43
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$13.04
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$57.20
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$3.26B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.76B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.50B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$7.70B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.29xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$26.37B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.12B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Dover Corporation (DOV)
DOV is up 0.88% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Dover Corporation. Altman Z-Score of 4.85 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.59 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~1.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how DOV ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all DOV moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | Regular | 192.19 | +2.29% | 2.28 |
| Sep 25 | After-hours | 191.88 | +2.12% | 2.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about DOV
What is the current Dover Corporation (DOV) stock price?
DOV is trading at $195.80 at the last market close, up 0.88% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks DOV pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is DOV stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Dover Corporation's financial health at 73/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is DOV stock overvalued?
Dover Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 23.2 and our valuation score rates it 49/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Dover Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for DOV. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Dover Corporation operate in?
Dover Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, within the Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Dover Corporation do?
Founded in 1955 by George Ohrstrom, Dover has become an industrial behemoth through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands.
About Dover Corporation (DOV) Stock
Dover Corporation (DOV) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip industry. As of the latest update, Dover Corporation is trading at $195.80, up 0.88% on the day with a market capitalization of $26.4 billion. The financial health score for DOV is 73/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for DOV stock.
DOV Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Dover Corporation (DOV) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time DOV stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for DOV with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Dover Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 73/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for DOV.
- Sector peers: Compare DOV against 4 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is DOV a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Dover Corporation (DOV) as an investment. The financial health score of 73/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Dover Corporation (DOV) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.