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KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KRO - US50105F1057 - Common Stock

5.33 USD
+0.11 (+2.11%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
5.3581 USD
+0.03 (+0.53%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall KRO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated KRO against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. KRO scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. KRO is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KRO had negative earnings in the past year.
KRO had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KRO 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years KRO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KRO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KRO (-2.16%) is worse than 63.86% of its industry peers.
KRO has a worse Return On Equity (-5.13%) than 61.45% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KRO (2.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.16%
ROE -5.13%
ROIC 2.68%
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)5.13%
ROE(5y)7.28%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KRO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

KRO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KRO has a Operating Margin of 2.97%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KRO underperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRO has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.25%, KRO is doing worse than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRO has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.97%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.25%
OM growth 3Y-12.41%
OM growth 5Y-5.03%
PM growth 3Y-7.77%
PM growth 5Y-1.91%
GM growth 3Y-6.11%
GM growth 5Y-3.12%
KRO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRO is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
KRO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KRO is higher compared to a year ago.
KRO Yearly Shares OutstandingKRO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
KRO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.71, we must say that KRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.71, KRO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.58% of the companies in the same industry.
KRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating KRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.78, KRO is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.71
ROIC/WACC0.23
WACC11.68%
KRO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

KRO has a Current Ratio of 3.83. This indicates that KRO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KRO has a Current ratio of 3.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRO outperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
KRO has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that KRO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KRO (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.83
Quick Ratio 1.47
KRO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KRO have decreased strongly by -244.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KRO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -24.83% on average per year.
KRO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.01%.
KRO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-244%
EPS 3Y-43.16%
EPS 5Y-24.83%
EPS Q2Q%-633.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.91%
Revenue growth 5Y1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-5.74%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KRO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.61% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-335.67%
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3Y39.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KRO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KRO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

KRO reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.49, which indicates a correct valuation of KRO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KRO.
KRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.49
KRO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KRO.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.8
KRO Per share dataKRO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as KRO's earnings are expected to grow with 39.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3Y39.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.83%, KRO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.47. KRO pays more dividend than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
KRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.83%

5.2 History

The dividend of KRO decreases each year by -7.80%.
KRO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
KRO Yearly Dividends per shareKRO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

KRO has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-55.69%
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3Y39.61%
KRO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC

NYSE:KRO (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 5.3581 +0.03 (+0.53%)

5.33

+0.11 (+2.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners16.83%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap613.22M
Revenue(TTM)1.86B
Net Income(TTM)-41.30M
Analysts46.67
Price Target5.61 (5.25%)
Short Float %8.12%
Short Ratio5.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.83%
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.8%
DP-55.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-293.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-428.05%
Max EPS beat(2)-158.67%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-195.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-428.05%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.81%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-62.91%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-38.64%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.02%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.34%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.96%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.72%
PT rev (1m)-18.52%
PT rev (3m)-31.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-644.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1300%
EPS NY rev (3m)-235.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.49
P/S 0.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.76
P/tB 0.76
EV/EBITDA 10.8
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)-0.74
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.35
OCFYN/A
SpS16.2
BVpS6.99
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.16%
ROE -5.13%
ROCE 3.39%
ROIC 2.68%
ROICexc 2.73%
ROICexgc 2.73%
OM 2.97%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.25%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)5.13%
ROE(5y)7.28%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.75%
OM growth 3Y-12.41%
OM growth 5Y-5.03%
PM growth 3Y-7.77%
PM growth 5Y-1.91%
GM growth 3Y-6.11%
GM growth 5Y-3.12%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.64
Cap/Depr 80.79%
Cap/Sales 2.41%
Interest Coverage 1.08
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.83
Quick Ratio 1.47
Altman-Z 1.71
F-Score3
WACC11.68%
ROIC/WACC0.23
Cap/Depr(3y)89.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-244%
EPS 3Y-43.16%
EPS 5Y-24.83%
EPS Q2Q%-633.33%
EPS Next Y-335.67%
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3Y39.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.91%
Revenue growth 5Y1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-5.74%
Revenue Next Year-12.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.37%
EBIT Next Year-56.35%
EBIT Next 3Y9.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.24%
FCF growth 3Y-33.75%
FCF growth 5Y-16.38%
OCF growth 1Y-11.02%
OCF growth 3Y-29.45%
OCF growth 5Y-14.67%

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC / KRO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KRO.


Can you provide the valuation status for KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) stock?

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC?

The financial health rating of KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) is expected to decline by -335.67% in the next year.