DNOW INC (DNOW)

US67011P1003 - Common Stock

14.63  -0.05 (-0.34%)

After market: 14.6 -0.03 (-0.21%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, DNOW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DNOW was compared to 51 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. DNOW has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DNOW has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DNOW was profitable.
DNOW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years DNOW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DNOW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DNOW (15.89%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
DNOW has a better Return On Equity (22.92%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
DNOW's Return On Invested Capital of 9.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DNOW outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DNOW is below the industry average of 11.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.11%) for DNOW is below the current ROIC(9.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.89%
ROE 22.92%
ROIC 9.96%
ROA(3y)8.68%
ROA(5y)-4.48%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)-6.15%
ROIC(3y)8.11%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.47%, DNOW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DNOW has grown nicely.
DNOW has a Operating Margin of 6.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DNOW underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DNOW has grown nicely.
DNOW's Gross Margin of 23.05% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNOW is outperformed by 72.55% of its industry peers.
DNOW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.03%
PM (TTM) 10.47%
GM 23.05%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y44.48%
GM growth 3Y8.52%
GM growth 5Y2.73%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DNOW is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DNOW has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DNOW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DNOW is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

DNOW has an Altman-Z score of 3.62. This indicates that DNOW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.62, DNOW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for DNOW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.62
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC9.33%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.56 indicates that DNOW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DNOW (2.56) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.68 indicates that DNOW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.68, DNOW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 1.68

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.11% over the past year.
DNOW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.26% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DNOW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DNOW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y21.26%
EPS growth Q2Q-12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y12.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.79%
Revenue growth Q2Q1.46%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DNOW will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.64% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DNOW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue Next Year3.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.08, the valuation of DNOW can be described as correct.
DNOW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DNOW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DNOW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.17.
DNOW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DNOW is cheaper than 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.49, DNOW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.08
Fwd PE 14.17

4.2 Price Multiples

DNOW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DNOW is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DNOW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.32
EV/EBITDA 7.83

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
DNOW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y6.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DNOW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DNOW INC

NYSE:DNOW (4/26/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 14.6 -0.03 (-0.21%)

14.63

-0.05 (-0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
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PEG (5Y)0.71
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.89%
ROE 22.92%
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ROICexgc
OM 6.03%
PM (TTM) 10.47%
GM 23.05%
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Asset Turnover1.52
Health
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 1.68
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EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y6.47%
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