DOW Dow PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Dow stock stands at 25.17 as of Feb 21, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.57 and the stock price of $39.51 per share. A decrease of 22% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 32.2 of the last four quarters.
DOW PE ratio history
Over the last six years, the average PE ratio of Dow has been 21.2. The current 25.17 P/E ratio is 19% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last six 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2021 | 11.57 | -52.41% | $63.28 | $5.47 |
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 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 (25.17) than its peers average of 20.56.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FMC Fmc Corp | 3.29 | $4.77B |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 12.74 | $11.37B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 14.12 | $480.3B |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 24.07 | $26.05B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 25.17 | $27.81B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 48.6 | $34.13B |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 150.29 | $14.12B |
| ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc | N/A | $3.07B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.04B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dow's PE ratio?
DOW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.17 as of Feb 21, 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 23.76.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Dow (DOW)?
The average PE ratio for DOW stock over the past 5 years is 21.7.
What is the highest PE ratio for DOW?
Over the last six 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 19% higher than the 6-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 (Feb 21, 2025), Dow's share price is $39.51. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.57. Therefore, Dow's PE ratio for today is 25.17. PE RATIO(25.17) = STOCK PRICE($39.51) / TTM EPS($1.57)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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