Dover (DOV) stock
Dover is a stable company in the “Industrials” sector. Here are the key numbers from official filings and the price. The full report with 20 years of history, comparison and news is in the Analyst.
| Metric | Value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth a year | 3.3% | slow |
| Profit margin | 13.5% | medium |
| Debt to annual profit | — | no data |
| Dividends a year | 1.1% | small |
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 24 | moderate |
| Share price over the year | +18% | rose |
The full report: 20 years of history, valuation, comparison with any companies, news and a live price.
Open the DOV report →In short
Of five key metrics, 1 are strong and 0 weak. Over the past year the stock rose (+18%).
Which goal it fits
- Grow capital — does not fit.
- Earn income — partly.
- Preserve — partly.
Assessed by the same rules as in the Analyst: the company's metrics are checked against what matters for each goal.
Does Dover pay dividends
Yes. The dividend yield is about 1.1% a year at the current price. The dividend has been raised 18 years in a row.
Is Dover stock expensive
Price to earnings (P/E) is 24: an investor pays 24 dollars for each dollar of the company's annual profit. That is an ordinary level for the market.
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Data as of 2026-10-06: filings — SEC EDGAR, price — Yahoo Finance. This page is educational and is not investment advice.