Dow (MEX:DOW1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:DOW1 Dow Inc MEX:DOW1
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Price MXN589.60
GF Value MXN755.64
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What is Dow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dow MEX:DOW1 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates MEX:DOW1 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN755.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,254 Chemicals companies, Dow ranks better than 70.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Dow's current share price is MXN589.60. Dow's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN559.70. Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:DOW1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.31
Current: 0.97

During the past 10 years, Dow's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.31. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 0.98.

MEX:DOW1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.41% of 1254 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs MEX:DOW1: 0.97

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Dow's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN401.877. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN559.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Dow  (MEX:DOW1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Dow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Dow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Dow Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Dow Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MEX:DOW1 vs CE, OLN, HUN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Dow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Dow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=589.60/559.70
=1.05

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dow's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Dow's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=401.877/324.0540*324.0540
=401.877

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Dow Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201712 676.201 246.524 888.861
201812 850.405 251.233 1,096.899
201912 344.415 256.974 434.320
202012 332.831 260.474 414.073
202112 506.841 278.802 589.106
202212 573.031 296.797 625.657
202312 449.727 306.746 475.103
202412 514.417 315.605 528.188
202512 401.877 324.054 401.877

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 mean?
Dow (MEX:DOW1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dow and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Dow ranks #371 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is near median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 1.31. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Dow's value of 1.05 is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dow ranks #371 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dow has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CE and OLN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dow ranks #371 out of 1254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Dow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Dow's value of 1.05 is 35.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Dow's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Dow has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.63, based on 1,254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is 35.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dow and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dow (MEX:DOW1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN755.64, compared to a current price of MXN589.60 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 35.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Dow's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dow (MEX:DOW1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Dow (MEX:DOW1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN589.60 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN755.64. GuruFocus considers Dow to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DOW1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (near median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: MXN755.64 vs. price of MXN589.60 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.6% below the Chemicals median (#371 of 1254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DOW1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dow Business Description

Address 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, USA, 48674
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in consumer and industrial end markets.
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