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DnowDNOW -3.15%76 12-1 Month Momentum % is -12.94% as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates DNOW with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 151 Industrial Distribution companies, Dnow ranks worse than 66.89% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-14), Dnow's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -12.94%.
The industry rank for Dnow's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
DNOW's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 66.89% of 151
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs DNOW: -12.94
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Dnow 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
DNOW vs DXPE, DSGR, GIC: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Dnow's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Dnow's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dnow's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -12.94% mean?
Dnow (DNOW) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -12.94% as of Aug. 14, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #101 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Dnow's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Dnow's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -12.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Dnow ranks #101 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dnow has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dnow's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to DXPE and DSGR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #101 out of 151 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Dnow in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.85, based on 151 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dnow's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -12.94%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.98, compared to a current price of $16.31 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -12.94%. Dnow's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dnow (DNOW), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -12.94% as of Aug. 14, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.31 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.98.
GuruFocus considers Dnow to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DNOW:
12-1 Month Momentum %: -12.94%
GF Value™: $15.98 vs. price of $16.31 (2.1% above 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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