Fundamentals for Dow Inc.
DOW's price projections have been revised downward gradually, indicating that analysts are tempering their expectations. This downward shift suggests a more cautious outloo...
Business Operations:
Sector: Basic MaterialsIndustry: Chemicals
Dow Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various materials science solutions for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates through Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings segments. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment provides ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, and aromatics products; and other ethylene derivatives, such as polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers polyurethanes, including propylene oxide, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols; aromatic isocyanates and fully formulated polyurethane systems; and chlor-alkali and vinyl comprising chlorine and caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, and vinyl chloride monomer; and construction chemicals consisting of cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions, as well as coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composites. The Performance Materials & Coatings segment provides architectural paints and coatings, and industrial coatings; and acrylics-based building blocks, silicon metals, siloxanes, and intermediates. The company also engages in the property and casualty insurance, as well as reinsurance business. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
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Financial Ratios:
| currentRatio | 1.749000 |
|---|---|
| forwardPE | 17.439905 |
| debtToEquity | 111.913000 |
| earningsGrowth | 0.000000 |
| revenueGrowth | 0.197000 |
| grossMargins | 0.097870 |
| operatingMargins | 0.115940 |
| trailingEps | -1.840000 |
| forwardEps | 1.724780 |
The current ratio for Dow Inc. is 1.749, indicating that the company can service its short-term debt using available cash and assets. This suggests Dow Inc. has strong liquidity, with more than enough resources to meet its immediate financial commitments.
DOW's Forward PE is in a reasonable range, indicating the stock is priced well relative to its earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, which leaves room for future growth, making it an attractive option for investors seeking value and long-term gains.
DOW's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects a high level of debt relative to equity, signaling that the company is heavily leveraged. This reliance on debt could increase financial risk in periods of economic uncertainty.
Price projections:
Recommendation changes over time:
Analysts have shown a buy bias for DOW, marking it as a favorable investment option. This could inspire investors to see DOW as a strong place to park their money, given the positive outlook and growth potential associated with the stock in recent evaluations.