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Dover Corporation(DOV)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DOV
10/01/2026: DOV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer focused on providing mission-critical equipment and specialized systems across various industrial markets. The company is known for its resilient financial profile, driven by a high mix of aftermarket revenue and a long-standing history of dividend growth. Its primary growth story revolves around capitalizing on digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions. However, investors should monitor risks such as its exposure to cyclical industrial capital expenditure cycles and the complexities of managing a diverse business portfolio. Overall, Dover may suit conservative, income-focused, and long-term value investors seeking exposure to established industrial infrastructure.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Dover offers moderate growth potential rather than high-octane capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fit is conditional on a sustained uptrend in industrial capital spending. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company's consistent cash flow and dividend history make it attractive for value-oriented portfolios. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Dover's status as a Dividend Aristocrat makes it a core holding for income-focused investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Stable operations and long history of profitability provide a conservative profile. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | Dover's stock price can fluctuate with broader industrial sector sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock can become fully valued during periods of industrial optimism. |
| Competition risk | Medium | Global competition in specialized industrial segments requires constant R&D investment. |
| Business quality | Strong | Dover possesses a high-quality portfolio of mission-critical assets with strong aftermarket revenue. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The dividend record is extremely stable and dependable. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully integrating acquisitions is crucial to long-term growth strategy. |
Price Behavior

Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.75% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 25.19B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.62 | 1Y Target Price 240.37 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.62 | 1Y Target Price 240.37 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares | Beta 1.15 | 52 Weeks Range 157.36 - 235.79 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 157.36 - 235.79 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.10% | Basic EPS (TTM) 8.27 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Engineered Products | Industrial equipment and vehicle services. | Steady business providing essential industrial tools. |
| Clean Energy & Fueling | Fueling infrastructure and clean energy solutions. | Capitalizing on the global transition to efficient fueling. |
| Geography | Global operations with significant revenue from the US, Europe, and Asia. | Broad global footprint reduces regional economic risk. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Valuation
Trailing PE 22.62 | Forward PE 16.89 | Enterprise Value 26.96B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.99 |
Enterprise Value 26.96B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.99 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.05 | Shares Outstanding 134.68M | Shares Floating 133.71M |
Shares Outstanding 134.68M | Shares Floating 133.71M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.26 | Percent Institutions 93.34 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Dover Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Downers Grove, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Richard Joseph Tobin | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 24000 | Website https://www.dovercorporation.com |
Full time employees 24000 | Website https://www.dovercorporation.com | ||
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 aftermarket, aerospace and defense, industrial winch and hoist, and fluid dispensing end-market. This segment offers software solutions and services used in light and heavy-duty vehicle lifts, wheel service equipment, vehicle diagnostics, and vehicle collision repair solutions; winches, hoists, bearings, drives, and electric monitoring system; and radio frequency and microwave filters and switches, and signal intelligence solutions, as well as soldering and fluid dispensing solutions. Its Clean Energy & Fueling segment offers component, equipment, and software and service solution enabling safe storage and transport of fuel, cryogenic gases, and hazardous fluids, as well as operation of retail fueling and vehicle wash establishment. The company's Imaging & Identification segment provides precision marking and coding, product traceability equipment, brand protection, and digital textile printing equipment and solution, as well as consumable, software, and service to packaged and consumer goods, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, textile, and other end-market. Its Pumps & Process Solutions segment manufactures specialty pump, connector, flow meter, fluid connecting solution, plastics and polymer processing equipment, and engineered components for rotating and reciprocating machines. The company's Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment manufactures refrigeration system, refrigeration display case, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer door, and brazed plate heat exchanger for industrial heating and cooling, and residential climate control applications. Dover Corporation was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.

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