Dnow (DNOW) Total Operating Expense: $693 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


DNOW Dnow Inc DNOW
77 GF Score
Price $13.12
GF Value $15.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dnow Total Operating Expense?

Dnow DNOW -3.17% 77 Total Operating Expense is $693 Mil 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.

Dnow's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $243 Mil. Dnow's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $693 Mil.

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Dnow Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Dnow Annual Data
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Dnow Quarterly Data
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Dnow Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $693 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of $693 Mil mean?
Dnow (DNOW) has a Total Operating Expense of $693 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors.
Is Dnow's Total Operating Expense too high?
Dnow's current Total Operating Expense is $693 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to DXPE and GIC?
Dnow's Total Operating Expense of $693 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Dnow and its competitors. Dnow's current Total Operating Expense is $693 Mil. 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 $13.12 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $693 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dnow (DNOW), the current Total Operating Expense is $693 Mil 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 $13.12 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.28. GuruFocus considers Dnow to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DNOW:

  • Total Operating Expense: $693 Mil
  • GF Value™: $15.28 vs. price of $13.12 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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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