Dover Corporation (DOV) Return on Equity (ROE): 14.77%
Is Dover Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Dover Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 14.77% is 39% below its 5-year average of 24.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.77%–38.79%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV) is 14.77% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 44.85% (26.78%).
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DOV Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
DOV Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
DOV Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
14.77%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
26.78%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
24.78%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
24.35%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
22.26%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
20.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
19.32%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-44.85%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-40.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-39.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-33.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-29.37%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.55%
DOV Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | — | 14.77% | 26.78% | 24.78% | 24.35% |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | $26.35B | 8.34% | 8.35% | 8.21% | 9.11% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $35.93B | 40.15% | 42.31% | 43.59% | 41.84% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $36.47B | 3.85% | 10.03% | 10.64% | 6.11% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $19.14B | 8.98% | 8.57% | 8.34% | 9.62% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $15.36B | 6.06% | 9.55% | 10.82% | 15.42% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $12.05B | 16.90% | 17.23% | 17.89% | 18.57% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 227.93% | 160.09% | 201.11% | 173.79% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $51.24B | 23.78% | 25.51% | 31.04% | 46.76% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $51.73B | 23.75% | 25.84% | 29.63% | 27.81% |
Return Analysis
ROE
14.8%
ROA
8.2%
Dover Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dover Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for DOV stock is 14.77%.
- Is Dover Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Dover Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 14.77% is 39% below its 5-year average of 24.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.77%–38.79%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for DOV stock is 26.78%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for DOV stock is 24.78%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for DOV stock is 24.35%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for DOV stock is 22.26%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for DOV stock is 20.91%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dover Corporation (DOV)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for DOV stock is 19.32%.
Dover Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.77% |
| 2024-12-31 | 38.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.70% |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | 26.82% |
| 2020-12-31 | 20.19% |
| 2019-12-31 | 22.35% |
| 2018-12-31 | 20.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.52% |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.39% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | 20.95% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.65% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.49% |
| 2011-12-31 | 18.16% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.47% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.73% |
| 2008-12-31 | 15.58% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.74% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.32% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.23% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.68% |
| 2002-12-31 | -5.06% |
| 2001-12-31 | 9.87% |
| 2000-12-31 | 21.28% |
| 1999-12-31 | 44.61% |
| 1998-12-31 | 19.82% |
| 1997-12-31 | 23.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | 26.19% |
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Richard Joseph Tobin