Dow Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Enterprise Value
$35.90B
EBITDA (TTM)
$-49.19M
Sector
Chemicals
How It's Calculated
N/A = $35.90B ÷ $-49.19M
What This Means
EV/EBITDA is not meaningful when EBITDA is missing, negative, or near zero.
About Dow Inc
Dow Inc (DOW) operates in the Chemicals sector, specifically in Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $21.88B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $29.89, within a 52-week range of $20.40 to $42.74 (-30.1% from the high, +46.5% from the low). Beta of 0.43 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about -313.0%, signaling negative or breakeven profitability, which can affect valuation multiples.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Dow Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Chemicals. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the DOW metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Key Takeaways
- DOW is grouped in the Chemicals sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.43 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of -313.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DOW's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Dow Inc's ratio is about N/A — common for comparing leveraged companies in Chemicals.
Is N/A high or low vs peers?
EV/EBITDA norms differ in Chemicals; compare DOW with closest business-model peers.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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