DOW Dow PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Dow stock stands at 73.7 as of May 9, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.4 and the stock price of $29.48 per share. An increase of 62% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 45.5 of the last four quarters.
DOW PE ratio history
Over the last six years, the average PE ratio of Dow has been 24.5. The current 73.7 P/E ratio is similar to the historical average. Looking back at the last six years, DOW's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2025 quarter at 87.3, with a price of $34.92 and an EPS of $0.4. The Sep 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 5.66, with a price of $43.93 and an EPS of $7.76.
Dow PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 739.15% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -80.14% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.56 | -61.78% | $40.13 | $1.57 |
| 2023 | 66.88 | 739.15% | $54.84 | $0.82 |
| 2022 | 7.97 | 18.6% | $50.39 | $6.32 |
| 2021 | 6.72 | -80.14% | $56.72 | $8.44 |
| 2020 | 33.84 | N/A | $55.5 | $1.64 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $54.73 | -$1.84 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $6.21 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.6 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dow PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 87.3 | 241.55% | $34.92 | $0.4 |
| Dec 2024 | 25.56 | -29.82% | $40.13 | $1.57 |
| Sep 2024 | 36.42 | 11.89% | $54.63 | $1.5 |
| Jun 2024 | 32.55 | -5.05% | $53.05 | $1.63 |
| Mar 2024 | 34.28 | -48.74% | $57.93 | $1.69 |
| Dec 2023 | 66.88 | 139.97% | $54.84 | $0.82 |
| Sep 2023 | 27.87 | 28.2% | $51.56 | $1.85 |
| Jun 2023 | 21.74 | 60.56% | $53.26 | $2.45 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.54 | 69.89% | $54.82 | $4.05 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.97 | 40.81% | $50.39 | $6.32 |
| Sep 2022 | 5.66 | -1.57% | $43.93 | $7.76 |
| Jun 2022 | 5.75 | -16.67% | $51.61 | $8.98 |
| Mar 2022 | 6.9 | 2.68% | $63.72 | $9.23 |
| Dec 2021 | 6.72 | -9.43% | $56.72 | $8.44 |
| Sep 2021 | 7.42 | -35.87% | $57.56 | $7.76 |
DOW average PE ratio chart
DOW's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages.
DOW PE vs peers
DOW's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks XOM and PPG. Dow's current PE ratio of 73.7 is similar to the average of its peers, which is 17.59.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 10.44 | $9.56B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 14.49 | $470.87B |
| FMC Fmc Corp | 14.53 | $4.77B |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 24.3 | $25.93B |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 28.55 | $10.98B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 77.45 | $21.9B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | N/A | $29.83B |
| ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc | N/A | $2.41B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $2.24B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dow's PE ratio?
DOW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 73.7 as of May 9, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Dow (DOW)?
The average PE ratio for DOW stock over the past 3 years is 30.46.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Dow (DOW)?
The average PE ratio for DOW stock over the past 5 years is 25.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for DOW?
Over the last six years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 87.3 in the Mar 2025 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for DOW compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of DOW is 201% higher than the 6-year historical average.
Why is Dow's PE ratio so high?
DOW's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is DOW's PE ratio calculated (Dow PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (May 9, 2025), Dow's share price is $29.48. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.4. Therefore, Dow's PE ratio for today is 73.7. PE RATIO(73.7) = STOCK PRICE($29.48) / TTM EPS($0.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.