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Dow Inc. (DOW) Gross Margin: 6.16%

Is Dow Inc.’s gross margin high or low?

Dow Inc.'s gross margin of 6.16% is 49% below its 5-year average of 12.12%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.99%–18.90%).

As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 24.69% below its 12-month average of 8.18%.

DOW Gross Margin Chart

DOW Gross Margin
5.99%-42.24% 1Y
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DOW Average Gross Margin Chart

DOW Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

DOW Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

6.16%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

8.18%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

10.33%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

12.12%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

15.15%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

15.15%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

15.15%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-24.69%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-40.35%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-49.16%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-59.33%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-59.33%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-59.33%

DOW Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Dow Inc. (DOW)$24.40B6.16%8.18%10.33%12.12%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)$19.98B36.35%36.03%34.38%35.10%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$19.78B33.79%30.91%30.71%30.89%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)$18.83B33.30%33.30%32.71%32.55%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)$18.15B15.20%14.62%11.66%12.65%
United States Steel Corporation (X)$12.42B7.57%11.28%17.81%13.29%
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$37.17B27.61%27.13%25.15%25.29%
MP Materials Corp. (MP)$10.25B24.16%-17.58%21.33%33.72%
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$60.66B13.98%12.64%19.48%19.86%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$62.71B31.98%31.95%30.06%30.75%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

6.2%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Dow Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dow Inc. Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The gross margin for DOW stock is 6.16%.
Is Dow Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
Dow Inc.'s gross margin of 6.16% is 49% below its 5-year average of 12.12%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.99%–18.90%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The TTM average gross margin for DOW stock is 8.18%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 3Y average gross margin for DOW stock is 10.33%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 5Y average gross margin for DOW stock is 12.12%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 10Y average gross margin for DOW stock is 15.15%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 15Y average gross margin for DOW stock is 15.15%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 20Y average gross margin for DOW stock is 15.15%.

Dow Inc. Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2025-12-315.99%
2024-12-3110.37%
2023-12-3111.14%
2022-12-3113.81%
2021-12-3118.90%
2020-12-3112.49%
2019-12-3113.87%
2018-12-3113.54%
2017-12-3125.78%
2016-12-3120.65%
2015-12-3120.07%

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.

Midland, MI
36,000 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
CEO
James R. Fitterling