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DOV EV/EBITDA Analysis

15.2x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA measures a company’s total value (market cap plus debt minus cash) relative to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so a 15.5x multiple means investors pay $15.50 for each $1 of operating earnings.

Sector Performance

57th percentile

DOV

15.2x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

15.5x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

That multiple sits above the sector median of 13.6x and places DOV in the 58th percentile among sector peers, indicating it is somewhat more expensive than the typical company in its group. The metric is decreasing: the most recent quarter fell 1.0% from the prior quarter, while the year-over-year change is not available, and the sequence of 15.5x, 15.6x, 16.4x confirms a downward trend over the recent period. A level above the median with a declining trend suggests the stock’s valuation premium is gradually easing, which can reduce downside risk if earnings hold, but it does not signal a bargain. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the valuation is not extreme, yet it is not cheap enough to imply a clear opportunity, and the gradual contraction offers no fresh catalyst.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about DOV?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are DOV's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.