DnowDNOW -2.39%77 EBITDA Margin % is -2.28% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DNOW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Dnow ranks worse than 93.63% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Dnow's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-27 Mil. Dnow's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,183 Mil. Therefore, Dnow's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.28%.
Dnow (NYSE:DNOW) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Dnow EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Dnow EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dnow's EBITDA Margin % 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 vs DXPE, DSGR, GIC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Dnow's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Dnow's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dnow's EBITDA Margin % 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 (DNOW) has a EBITDA Margin % of -2.28% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #147 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Dnow's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Dnow's current EBITDA Margin % is -2.28%. Based on the distribution chart, Dnow ranks #147 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dnow has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dnow's EBITDA Margin % compare to DXPE and DSGR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #147 out of 157 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Dnow in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.44, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dnow's current EBITDA Margin % is -2.28%. 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 $15.27, compared to a current price of $13.09 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -2.28%. Dnow's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dnow (DNOW), the current EBITDA Margin % is -2.28% 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 (DNOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dnow stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.09 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.27.
GuruFocus considers Dnow to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DNOW:
EBITDA Margin %: -2.28%
GF Value™: $15.27 vs. price of $13.09 (14.3% below fair value)
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 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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