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DOW Dow PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Dow stock stands at 33.9 as of Apr 26, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.69 and the stock price of $57.29 per share. A decrease of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 37.7 of the last four quarters.

DOW PE ratio history

How has DOW's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last five years, the average PE ratio of Dow has been 19.26. The current 33.9 P/E ratio is 76% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last five years, DOW's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2023 quarter at 66.88, with a price of $54.84 and an EPS of $0.82. The Sep 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 5.66, with a price of $43.93 and an EPS of $7.76.

Average
19.26
Median
14.05
Minimum
5.66
Maximum
66.88

Dow PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 739.15% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -80.14% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 66.88 739.15%
2022 7.97 18.6%
2021 6.72 -80.14%
2020 33.84 N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 N/A N/A
2017 N/A N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A

DOW average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of DOW for the past years

DOW's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
18.03
5-year avg
19.26
10-year avg
N/A
15-year avg
N/A

DOW PE vs peers

What is DOW's PE ratio compared to its peers

DOW's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks DD and WLK, but it is higher than XOM's and PPG's. Dow is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (33.9) than its peers average of 23.74.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FMC Fmc Corp 5.54 $7.29B
EMN Eastman Chemical Co 12.25 $11.24B
XOM Exxon Mobil Corp 13.27 $468.05B
PPG Ppg Industries Inc 21.84 $30.52B
ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc 30.69 $4.81B
DOW Dow Inc 33.9 $40.29B
WLK Westlake Chemical Corp 40.09 $19.17B
HUN Huntsman CORP 42.09 $4.13B
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 78.41 $30.78B

Frequently asked questions

What is Dow's PE ratio?

DOW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 33.9 as of Apr 26, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Dow (DOW)?

The average PE ratio for DOW stock over the past 3 years is 18.03.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Dow (DOW)?

The average PE ratio for DOW stock over the past 5 years is 19.26.

What is the highest PE ratio for DOW?

Over the last five years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 66.88 in the Dec 2023 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for DOW compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of DOW is 76% higher than the 5-year historical average.

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 (Apr 26, 2024), Dow's share price is $57.29. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $1.69. Therefore, Dow's PE ratio for today is 33.9. PE RATIO(33.9) = STOCK PRICE($57.29) / TTM EPS($1.69)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.