Forward PE Ratio: 9.86
The forward PE ratio is 9.86 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (9.86) = Close Price ($28.50) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.95)
DOW Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
9.86
DOW Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Dow Inc.
Market Cap
$20.54B
Forward PE Ratio
9.86
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Inc. (DOW) | $20.54B | 9.86 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $20.05B | 17.80 |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $19.22B | 19.04 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.20B | 19.10 |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.95B | 15.07 |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $17.88B | 6.24 |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $17.52B | 6.82 |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $16.22B | 66.75 |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $25.85B | 14.51 |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.15B | 10.32 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
N/A
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
9.9
consensus next-FY EPS
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $28.50 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.95 | $1.63 – $4.24 | 8 | 9.7x |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.37 | $1.37 – $4.22 | 9 | 12.0x |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.29 | $2.11 – $2.52 | 3 | 12.4x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The forward PE ratio for DOW stock is 9.86.
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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