Dnow (DNOW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — Near Median


DNOW Dnow Inc DNOW
79 GF Score
Price $12.87
GF Value $15.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Dnow DNOW -0.27% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates DNOW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Industrial Distribution companies, Dnow ranks better than 51.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), Dnow's current share price is $12.865. Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.10. Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

DNOW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.49   Max: 0.66
Current: 0.49

During the past years, Dnow's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.66. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.49.

DNOW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
51.56% of 128 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.495 vs DNOW: 0.49

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Dnow's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.360. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $26.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Dnow  (NYSE:DNOW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Dnow Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.42 0.40 0.49 0.52

Dnow Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 0.57 0.59 0.52 0.46

DNOW vs DXPE, GIC, DSGR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=12.865/26.10
=0.49

* 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.

Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Dnow's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.36/330.2130*330.2130
=6.360

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Dnow Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.682 241.018 6.415
201609 4.860 241.428 6.647
201612 5.028 241.432 6.877
201703 5.843 243.801 7.914
201706 6.028 244.955 8.126
201709 6.454 246.819 8.635
201712 6.253 246.524 8.376
201803 7.074 249.554 9.360
201806 7.194 251.989 9.427
201809 7.541 252.439 9.864
201812 7.009 251.233 9.212
201903 7.198 254.202 9.350
201906 7.099 256.143 9.152
201909 6.881 256.759 8.850
201912 5.815 256.974 7.472
202003 5.541 258.115 7.089
202006 3.394 257.797 4.347
202009 2.991 260.280 3.795
202012 2.927 260.474 3.711
202103 3.282 264.877 4.092
202106 3.636 271.696 4.419
202109 3.955 274.310 4.761
202112 3.858 278.802 4.569
202203 4.268 287.504 4.902
202206 4.853 296.311 5.408
202209 5.178 296.808 5.761
202212 4.903 296.797 5.455
202303 5.251 301.836 5.745
202306 5.500 305.109 5.953
202309 5.439 307.789 5.835
202312 5.179 306.746 5.575
202403 5.245 312.332 5.545
202406 5.882 314.175 6.182
202409 5.663 315.301 5.931
202412 5.356 315.605 5.604
202503 5.612 319.799 5.795
202506 5.924 322.561 6.065
202509 6.003 324.800 6.103
202512 6.184 324.054 6.302
202603 6.360 330.213 6.360

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.49 mean?
Dnow (DNOW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #62 out of 128 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Dnow's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is near median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.66. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Dnow's value of 0.49 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dnow ranks #62 out of 128 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dnow has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DXPE and GIC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #62 out of 128 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Dnow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Dnow's value of 0.49 is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, Dnow's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Dnow 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 PS Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.50, based on 128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dnow's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is 1% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dnow's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dnow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dnow (DNOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.34, compared to a current price of $12.87 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.50. Dnow's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dnow (DNOW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 09, 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 Dnow (DNOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dnow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.87 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.34. GuruFocus considers Dnow to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DNOW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (near median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: $15.34 vs. price of $12.87 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#62 of 128)

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


Dnow Business Description

Address 7402 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77041
Dnow Inc is a provider of energy and industrial solutions and a distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and pumps, as well as fabrication, assembly, and testing of process and production equipment. It provides a broad mix of products required to build and maintain essential infrastructure and operating equipment across upstream, midstream, gas utilities, downstream, energy transition, and industrial markets, along with value-added supply chain solutions and technical product expertise supported by digital offerings through its DigitalNOW and MRCGO e-commerce platforms. The company operates mainly under the DNOW and MRC brands and has three reportable segments: the United States, which generates the majority of revenue, Canada, and International.
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