DNOW NOW PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the NOW stock's PE ratio is 6.86. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.88 and stock price of $12.89. The PE ratio marks an increase of 8% from its last 4 quarters average of 6.4.
DNOW PE ratio history
The PE ratio of NOW has averaged 50.48 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 6.86 is 86% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, DNOW's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2018 quarter at 444.33, when the price was $13.33 and the EPS was $0.03. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2023 quarter, when it reached 5.01 with a price of $11.32 and an EPS of $2.26.
NOW PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -93.48% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.01 | -55.03% |
| 2022 | 11.14 | -93.48% |
| 2021 | 170.8 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 24.77 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 24.05 | N/A |
DNOW average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of DNOW is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
DNOW PE vs peers
DNOW's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks MPLX and ENLC, but it is above TK's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TK Teekay Corp | 4.08 | $575.16M |
| DNOW NOW Inc | 6.86 | $1.36B |
| MPLX Mplx Lp | 11.15 | $48.17B |
| DKL Delek Logistics Partners LP | 14.31 | $2.08B |
| ENLC EnLink Midstream LLC | 67.1 | $6.44B |
Frequently asked questions
What is NOW's PE ratio?
DNOW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 6.86 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for NOW (DNOW)?
As an average over the last 3 years, DNOW stock has a PE ratio of 23.97.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for NOW (DNOW)?
As an average over the last 5 years, DNOW stock has a PE ratio of 23.97.
What is the highest PE ratio for DNOW?
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 444.33.
How does the current PE ratio for DNOW compare to its historical average?
DNOW's price to earnings ratio is currently 86% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is NOW's PE ratio so low?
DNOW's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is DNOW's PE ratio calculated (NOW PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), NOW's share price is $12.89. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.88. Therefore, NOW's price to earnings ratio for today is 6.86. PE RATIO(6.86) = STOCK PRICE($12.89) / TTM EPS($1.88)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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