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The forward PE ratio is 19.82 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (19.82) = Close Price ($211.57) / Consensus Forward EPS ($10.67)

DOV Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

19.82

DOV Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

DOV

Dover Corporation

Current

Market Cap

$28.49B

Forward PE Ratio

19.82

XYL

Xylem Inc.

vs DOV

Market Cap

$28.26B

Forward PE Ratio

21.43

CW

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

vs DOV

Market Cap

$28.06B

Forward PE Ratio

49.93

SYM

Symbotic Inc.

vs DOV

Market Cap

$27.69B

Forward PE Ratio

80.84

OTIS

Otis Worldwide Corporation

vs DOV

Market Cap

$27.63B

Forward PE Ratio

17.24

CRS

Carpenter Technology Corporation

vs DOV

Market Cap

$29.36B

Forward PE Ratio

55.55

P

Everpure, Inc.

vs DOV

Market Cap

$26.92B

Forward PE Ratio

39.95

IR

Ingersoll Rand Inc.

vs DOV

Market Cap

$30.15B

Forward PE Ratio

21.88

JBHT

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

vs DOV

Market Cap

$26.65B

Forward PE Ratio

37.37

MTZ

MasTec, Inc.

vs DOV

Market Cap

$30.40B

Forward PE Ratio

43.37

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

26.4

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

19.8

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $10.67 implies +33.4% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $8.00.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

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At today's $211.57 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2026-12-31$10.67$10.41 – $10.801219.8x
2027-12-31$11.68$10.71 – $12.031218.1x
2028-12-31$12.55$11.08 – $15.03516.9x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
The forward PE ratio for DOV stock is 19.82.

About Dover Corporation

Dover Corporation operates as a global enterprise, supplying a wide array of industrial equipment, essential components, consumable products, replacement parts, software and digital platforms, and comprehensive support services. Its Engineered Products division delivers diverse machinery, parts, software, and solutions tailored for various industries, including automotive aftermarket service, waste management, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, heavy-duty winching and hoisting, and fluid dispensing. This segment also manufactures specific items such as manual and power clamps, rotary and linear mechanical indexers, conveyors, robotic pick-and-place units, glove ports, manipulators, and end-of-arm tooling like grippers, slides, and end effectors. The Clean Energy & Fueling segment focuses on providing components, equipment, software, and services crucial for the secure transportation of both traditional and sustainable fuels, along with other hazardous materials, throughout the supply chain. It further supports the operations of convenience retail outlets, fuel stations, and vehicle wash establishments. Through its Imaging and Identification segment, Dover offers solutions for precision marking and coding, intelligent packaging, product traceability, brand protection, and digital textile printing equipment. These offerings, along with associated consumables, software, and services, cater to markets like packaged and consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, and fashion and apparel. The Pumps and Process Solutions segment is responsible for producing specialized pumps, connectors, flow meters, fluid connection systems, plastics and polymer processing machinery, and custom-engineered components for rotating and reciprocating equipment. Finally, the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment manufactures advanced refrigeration systems, commercial refrigeration display cases, glass doors for refrigerators and freezers, and brazed plate heat exchangers, serving applications in industrial heating and cooling as well as residential climate control. Dover distributes its extensive product portfolio through both direct sales channels and a broad network of distributors. The company was founded in 1947 and maintains its headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Downers Grove, IL
24,000 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Machinery
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
CEO
Richard Joseph Tobin