Dow P/E Ratio

Dow (DOW) currently reports a P/E ratio of -25.88. That is below the Materials sector average of 15.59. Use the charts on this page to explore Dow's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Dow's P/E ratio of -25.88 is lower than the Materials sector average of 15.59. That is roughly 266.0% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Dow's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At -25.88, DOW can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Materials peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of -25.88, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 15.59. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Dow, and consider following DOW for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Dow is classified in the Materials sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows -25.88 versus a sector average near 15.59. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Materials are usually more informative than comparing DOW with unrelated industries.