DnowDNOW +0.63%77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DNOW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Industrial Distribution companies, Dnow ranks worse than 1052630.53% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Dnow's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dnow's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DNOW's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 0.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Dnow (NYSE:DNOW) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Dnow Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Dnow Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dnow's Dividend Payout 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 vs DXPE, DSGR, GIC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Dnow's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Dnow's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dnow's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Dnow's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #999999 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is Dnow's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Dnow's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Dnow ranks #999999 out of 95 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DXPE and DSGR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #999999 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Dnow in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dnow's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 $15.28, compared to a current price of $13.54 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dnow (DNOW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 $13.54 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.28.
GuruFocus considers Dnow to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DNOW:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $15.28 vs. price of $13.54 (11.4% 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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