Dow Inc. (DOW) EBITDA Margin: 2.97%
Is Dow Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Dow Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 2.97% is 77% below its 5-year average of 12.74%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.97%–21.24%).
As of Thursday, June 18, 2026. 60.90% below its 12-month average of 7.60%.
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DOW EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
2.97%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
7.60%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
10.21%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
12.74%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.81%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
N/A
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-60.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-70.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-76.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-74.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
DOW Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Inc. (DOW) | $23.42B | 2.97% | 7.60% | 10.21% | 12.74% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.69B | 7.15% | 10.54% | 2.88% | 7.43% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.66B | 16.94% | 19.58% | 19.93% | 17.14% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $18.28B | 15.95% | 16.72% | 16.74% | 15.05% |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $30.08B | 22.86% | 19.54% | 22.40% | 21.20% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $16.30B | 14.38% | 11.65% | 8.98% | 10.47% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 8.79% | 10.03% | 16.73% | 10.89% |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.68B | 1.62% | 2.71% | 27.94% | 24.93% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.25B | 32.37% | 29.53% | 26.56% | 26.51% |
| The Mosaic Company (MOS)vs › | $7.38B | 21.68% | 17.90% | 20.98% | 20.73% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
6.2%
EBITDA Margin
3.0%
Operating Margin
-2.3%
Net Margin
-7.0%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Dow Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dow Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The EBITDA margin for DOW stock is 2.97%.
- Is Dow Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Dow Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 2.97% is 77% below its 5-year average of 12.74%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.97%–21.24%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for DOW stock is 7.60%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for DOW stock is 10.21%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for DOW stock is 12.74%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for DOW stock is 11.81%.
Dow Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.97% |
| 2024-12-31 | 12.22% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.97% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.52% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.52% |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.07% |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.27% |
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About Dow Inc.
Dow Inc. is a global leader in materials science, delivering diverse solutions for key industries such as packaging, infrastructure development, mobility, and consumer products. The company's reach extends across numerous regions, including the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment is responsible for producing foundational chemicals like ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, along with a range of polymers including polyethylene, polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers a broad spectrum of products, from ethylene and propylene oxides, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols to aromatic isocyanates and comprehensive polyurethane systems. This division also provides coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composite materials, alongside essential chemicals such as caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, and vinyl chloride monomers. Additionally, it supplies specialized products like cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions. The Performance Materials & Coatings division focuses on architectural and industrial paint and coating solutions, catering to diverse applications including maintenance, protective finishes, wood, metal packaging, traffic markings, thermal paper, and leather goods. This segment also develops high-performance silicones, specialty materials, and the necessary feedstocks and intermediates for silicone production. In addition to its core materials science endeavors, Dow Inc. also engages in the property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance businesses. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- CEO
- James R. Fitterling