What Is DNOW Inc. (DNOW) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, DNOW Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $11.07. Trading at $13.05, the stock is approaching fair value or slight overvaluation (implied return of -15.2%), as 8 of 13 models suggest limited further upside. The most optimistic model, RCMH-DCF, places fair value at $25.04 (+91.9%), while Dynamic NAV — the most conservative — estimates $1.41 (-89.2%). This +181.0% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about DNOW Inc.'s intrinsic worth.
What Do the Models Say About DNOW?
13 of 13 models are currently active for DNOW. Of these, 5 models suggest upside while 8 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates DNOW's intrinsic value at $9.54, implying -26.9% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does DNOW Rank in Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment?
Among 17 Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment stocks, DNOW ranks #6 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.5 places DNOW in the top tier.
The Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment sector introduces analytical considerations specific to energy businesses. For DNOW Inc., metrics like reserve life index provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.
Is DNOW a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns DNOW a score of 21/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for DNOW Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, DNOW Inc. scores 8.5 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +181.0% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every DNOW valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across DNOW's 13 active models, average confidence is 41%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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