(DNOW) Now - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: DNOW Now
DNOW, listed on the NYSE, operates within the Trading Companies & Distributors GICS sub-industry, indicating its primary role as a distributor or supplier of goods, potentially in the energy sector given its listing on the NYSE and the nature of its business.
The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $1.56 billion, categorizing it as a mid-cap entity. This size typically suggests a balance between stability and growth potential, though it may also attract scrutiny regarding its competitive positioning and market share.
With a P/E ratio of 19.57 and a forward P/E of 35.97, investors are pricing in a significant growth expectation. The disparity between the current and forward P/E ratios could imply anticipated earnings growth, potentially driven by operational improvements, market expansion, or favorable industry trends.
The Return on Equity (RoE) of 7.31% is relatively modest, suggesting that the company may not be generating returns on shareholder equity as efficiently as some of its peers or industry benchmarks. This metric is crucial for investors as it indicates how well the company is utilizing shareholder funds to generate profits.
Key drivers for DNOWs performance could include demand fluctuations in the energy sector, given the likely exposure to this industry. The companys distribution and trading activities are potentially influenced by factors such as commodity prices, exploration and production (E&P) activities, and overall economic health. Monitoring KPIs such as revenue growth, gross margin ratios, and inventory turnover could provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and market positioning.
Economic indicators and industry trends that could impact DNOW include oil and gas prices, rig counts, and overall energy sector investment. The companys beta of 1.131 suggests a slightly higher volatility compared to the broader market, indicating that its stock price movements are somewhat amplified relative to overall market fluctuations.
DNOW Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,656m |
| Sub-Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 2014-05-20 |
DNOW Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 60.1% |
| Fundamental | 62.6% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 3.77% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
DNOW Dividends
Currently no dividends paidDNOW Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 49.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 56.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 83.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 12.40% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.32 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.84 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.78 |
| Alpha | 0.01 |
| Beta | 0.719 |
| Volatility | 39.38% |
| Current Volume | 1169.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 875.6k |
| Stop Loss | 14.8 (-3.9%) |
| Signal | 0.26 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (83.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 144.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.13 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.16pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 26.00% (prev 26.12%; Δ -0.12pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.14 (>3.0%) and CFO 225.0m > Net Income 83.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-191.0m) to EBITDA (125.0m) ratio: -1.53 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.37 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (106.0m) change vs 12m ago -1.51% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 22.92% (prev 22.92%; Δ 0.00pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 149.1% (prev 149.6%; Δ -0.52pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM) |
Altman Z'' -0.18
| (A) 0.38 = (Total Current Assets 1.08b - Total Current Liabilities 455.0m) / Total Assets 1.66b |
| (B) -0.42 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -700.0m / Total Assets 1.66b |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 119.0m / Avg Total Assets 1.61b |
| (D) -1.68 = Book Value of Equity -841.0m / Total Liabilities 500.0m |
| Total Rating: -0.18 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 62.63
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 14.17% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.74% = 2.18 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.05 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.46 = 2.34 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -0.87)% = -1.08 |
| 7. RoE 7.32% = 0.61 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 53.40% = 4.01 |
| 9. EPS Trend -38.52% = -1.93 |
What is the price of DNOW shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.79%, over one month by +5.05%, over three months by -0.58% and over the past year by +23.20%.
Is Now a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of DNOW is around 15.33 USD . This means that DNOW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.45%.
Is DNOW a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the DNOW price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 17 | 10.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 17 | 10.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 17.1 | 10.8% |
Last update: 2025-09-04 04:36
DNOW Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 232.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 20.75
P/E Forward = 35.9712
P/S = 0.6889
P/B = 1.4326
Beta = 1.131
Revenue TTM = 2.40b USD
EBIT TTM = 119.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 125.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 45.0m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 13.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 58.0m USD (Calculated: Short Term 13.0m + Long Term 45.0m)
Net Debt = -191.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.48b USD (1.66b + Debt 58.0m - CCE 232.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 119.0m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 14.17% (FCF TTM 210.0m / Enterprise Value 1.48b)
FCF Margin = 8.74% (FCF TTM 210.0m / Revenue TTM 2.40b)
Net Margin = 3.45% (Net Income TTM 83.0m / Revenue TTM 2.40b)
Gross Margin = 22.92% ((Revenue TTM 2.40b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.85b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -1.76 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 1.48b / Book Value Of Equity -841.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.72% (Interest Expense 1.00m / Debt 58.0m)
Taxrate = 28.07% (32.0m / 114.0m)
NOPAT = 85.6m (EBIT 119.0m * (1 - 28.07%))
Current Ratio = 2.37 (Total Current Assets 1.08b / Total Current Liabilities 455.0m)
Debt / Equity = 0.05 (Debt 58.0m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.16b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.46 (Net Debt -191.0m / EBITDA 125.0m)
Debt / FCF = 0.28 (Debt 58.0m / FCF TTM 210.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.13b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.00% (Net Income 83.0m, Total Assets 1.66b )
RoE = 7.32% (Net Income TTM 83.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.13b)
RoCE = 10.09% (Ebit 119.0m / (Equity 1.13b + L.T.Debt 45.0m))
RoIC = 7.55% (NOPAT 85.6m / Invested Capital 1.13b)
WACC = 8.42% (E(1.66b)/V(1.71b) * Re(8.67%)) + (D(58.0m)/V(1.71b) * Rd(1.72%) * (1-Tc(0.28)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -78.16 | Cagr: -0.42%
Discount Rate = 8.67% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 67.67% ; FCFE base≈224.8m ; Y1≈147.6m ; Y5≈67.5m
Fair Price DCF = 11.38 (DCF Value 1.20b / Shares Outstanding 105.0m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -38.52 | EPS CAGR: -3.76% | SUE: 1.32 | # QB: 3
Revenue Correlation: 53.40 | Revenue CAGR: 3.13% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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