Dow Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.34
Stock Price
$29.89
Book Value/Share
$22.32
Sector
Chemicals
How It's Calculated
1.34 = $29.89 ÷ $22.32
What This Means
Dow Inc's P/B ratio of 1.34 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Dow Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Chemicals, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Chemicals names on our S&P 100 coverage, Dow Inc's P/B ratio of 1.34 can be compared with peers such as LIN (5.83), SHW (19.08), APD (4.34). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Chemicals stocks.
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 does DOW's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Dow Inc's P/B of 1.34 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Chemicals business models.
Is 1.34 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.34) means the market values DOW above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Chemicals?
Peer P/B levels in Chemicals (e.g. SHW (19.08), LIN (5.83), APD (4.34)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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