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DnowMEX:DNOW 75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 483% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates MEX:DNOW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN242.90. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Dnow ranks better than 61.49% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dnow's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DNOW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Dnow was 0.35. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.06.
MEX:DNOW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.49% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs MEX:DNOW: 0.35
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Dnow Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Dnow Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dnow's Debt-to-Equity 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.
MEX:DNOW vs DXPE, DSGR, GIC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Dnow's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Dnow's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dnow's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (MEX:DNOW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. This is 483% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Dnow's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #57 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Dnow's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Dnow's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 483% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.35. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Dnow's value of 0.35 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dnow ranks #57 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dnow has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dnow's Debt-to-Equity compare to DXPE and DSGR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #57 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Dnow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Dnow's value of 0.35 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Dnow's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dnow's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 28.6% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dnow's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 483% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. 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?
Dnow (MEX:DNOW) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN242.90, compared to a current price of MXN221.70 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 483% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 28.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Dnow's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dnow (MEX:DNOW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:DNOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dnow stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN221.70 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN242.90.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DNOW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.35 (483% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: MXN242.90 vs. price of MXN221.70 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#57 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DNOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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