Dow Inc PEG Ratio
Data as of September 29, 2026
PEG Ratio
-0.51
PE Ratio (TTM)
8.23
EPS (TTM)
$-1.81
Sector
Chemicals
How It's Calculated
-0.51 = 8.23 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Dow Inc has a negative PEG ratio of -0.51, which typically means the company has negative earnings or a negative growth rate. PEG is not meaningful in this scenario.
About Dow Inc
Dow Inc (DOW) operates in the Chemicals sector, specifically in Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $20.33B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $27.89, within a 52-week range of $20.65 to $42.74 (-34.7% from the high, +35.1% from the low). Beta of 0.44 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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Dow Inc, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Chemicals names on our S&P 100 coverage, Dow Inc's PEG ratio of -0.51 can be compared with peers such as LIN (2.88), SHW (2.24), APD (2.34). 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 0.44 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 PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Dow Inc's PEG of -0.51 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG below 1.0 (-0.51) is often described as inexpensive relative to growth expectations — verify the growth input is realistic.
What are limitations of PEG for DOW?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Chemicals peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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