Dover Corporation

DOV · Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery

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$223.57
+1.26%

Dover Corporation provides equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services worldwide. The company's Engineered Products segment provides various equipment, component, software, solution, and services that are used in vehicle afte…

What to know about DOV

Dover Corporation is a large Industrials company with a mixed financial profile. It scores well on health and sentiment, but dividends is worth keeping an eye on.

Should you consider DOV?

Based on 31 financial metrics and sector comparison. Not financial advice.

  1. Dover Corporation is a large-cap Industrials company with a mixed overall financial profile — it sits in the upper half of Industrials stocks (36 of 75).

  2. Profitability is roughly average for the S&P 500 — not a standout in either direction.

  3. Valuation is in the middle of the pack — neither obviously cheap nor stretched.

  4. The company is growing at a reasonable pace — not the fastest, but consistently moving in the right direction.

  5. There is a small dividend (0.01%), but income-focused investors will likely find better yields elsewhere in the market.

  6. Volatility is close to the S&P 500 average — typical market swings, nothing unusual.

  7. This is a mixed picture — real strengths in some areas, but areas that need watching too. Do your homework on the sector before deciding.

At a glance

Price $223.57
Market size 30.11B
Annual dividend 0.01%
Strongest metric Free Cash Flow Growth 91.67%

How it scores

We look at 31 different financial metrics and group them into categories. Here's how DOV compares to the other S&P 500 stocks.

Health
Great
Sentiment
Good
Risk
Good
Growth
Good
Profitability
Average
Valuation
Average
Cash Flow
Average
Size
Average
Dividends
Average
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Valuation

Is the stock cheap or expensive relative to its earnings, sales, and assets? Lower multiples often mean better value.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
P/E Ratio (Trailing) 27.98 Average
Forward P/E 19.33 Average
PEG Ratio 1.85 Average
Price to Sales 3.64 Average
Price to Book 4.02 Average
EV/EBITDA 16.95 Average
Earnings Yield 3.57% Average

Profitability

How efficiently does the company turn revenue into profit? Higher margins mean more money kept from each dollar earned.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Gross Margin 40.04% Average
Operating Margin 16.40% Average
Net Profit Margin 13.30% Above avg
Return on Equity 15.00% Average
Return on Invested Capital 7.06% Above avg

Growth

How fast is the business expanding? Strong growth in revenue and earnings signals increasing market demand.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Revenue Growth (YoY) 10.10% Above avg
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) 1.04% Average
EPS Growth (YoY) 5.30% Average
Free Cash Flow Growth 91.67% Top 25%

Health

Can the company cover its debts and obligations? A healthy balance sheet reduces the risk of financial trouble.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Current Ratio 1.86 Top 25%
Debt to Equity 0.44 Top 25%
Interest Coverage 13.52 Above avg
Altman Z-Score 5.63 Top 25%

Dividends

Does the company pay shareholders, and is that payment growing and sustainable?

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Dividend Yield 0.93% Below avg
Payout Ratio 25.94% Above avg
Dividend Growth (5Y) -12.17% Below avg

Cash Flow

Is real cash flowing into the business — not just accounting profits? Strong cash flow funds growth and dividends.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Free Cash Flow Yield 3.77% Average
OCF to Sales 16.52% Average

Risk

How volatile is the stock compared to the broader market? Lower beta and volatility mean a smoother ride.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Beta (1-Year) 1.17 Average
Volatility (30-Day) 23.83% Top 25%

Sentiment

What do analysts and short-sellers think? High analyst ratings and low short interest signal broad confidence.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Short % of Float 3.49% Above avg
Avg. Analyst Rating 1.75 Above avg
Target Upside % 12.20% Average

Size

How large is the company by market value? Size affects stability, growth potential, and index inclusion.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Market Capitalization 30.11B Average

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