Dow Inc. P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.60
Stock Price
$33.75
Book Value/Share
$21.16
Sector
Basic Materials
How It's Calculated
1.60 = $33.75 ÷ $21.16
What This Means
Dow Inc.'s P/B ratio of 1.60 is in the normal range, suggesting the market values the company roughly in line with its net assets.
About Dow Inc.
Dow Inc. (DOW) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $24.33B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $33.75, within a 52-week range of $20.40 to $42.74 (-21.0% from the high, +65.4% from the low). Beta of 0.45 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about -7.2%, 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 Basic Materials, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Basic Materials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Dow Inc.'s P/B ratio of 1.60 can be compared with peers such as LIN (5.97), SHW (16.81), APD (3.96). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Basic Materials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- DOW is grouped in the Basic Materials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.45 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of -7.2% 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 1.60 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Basic Materials business models.
Is 1.60 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.60) means the market values DOW above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Basic Materials?
Peer P/B levels in Basic Materials (e.g. SHW (16.81), LIN (5.97), APD (3.96)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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