Now Inc (DNOW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Now Inc stock (DNOW) is currently trading at $12.12. Now Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.79. Analyst consensus price target for DNOW is $16.00. WallStSmart rates DNOW as Hold.
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- DNOW fair value vs current price
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- Now Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DNOW Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DNOW analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Now Inc (DNOW) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Now Inc (DNOW) Key Strengths (6)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Revenue surging 68.00% year-over-year
Earnings per share surging 90.50% year-over-year
102.35% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Now Inc (DNOW) Areas to Watch (3)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Supporting Valuation Data
Now Inc (DNOW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 59/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 0.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.79), Price/Book (0.96) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 68.00%, EPS Growth at 90.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -5.23%, Operating Margin at 1.15%, Profit Margin at -3.16%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -5.23% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 68.00% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DNOW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DNOW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.79x trades 22% below its historical average of 1.01x (20th percentile). The current valuation is 59% below its historical high of 1.95x set in Jan 2017, and 205% above its historical low of 0.26x in Oct 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Now Inc (DNOW) · INDUSTRIALS › INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
The Big Picture
Now Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 2.8B with 68% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -316.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 68% YoY, reaching 2.8B. This pace significantly outperforms most INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION peers.
Generating 76M in free cash flow and 83M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -316.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Now Inc maintain 68%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 669M is significantly higher than cash (164M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Now Inc.
Bottom Line
Now Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 68% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -316.0% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(19 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ANDERSON, GILLIAN VP and CAO | Sell | -834 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ANDERSON, GILLIAN VP and CAO | Sell | -1,247 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:28:24 AM
About Now Inc(DNOW)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
USA
NOW Inc. distributes downstream power and industrial products for oil refining, chemical processing, LNG terminals, power generation services, and industrial manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.