KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KRO - US50105F1057 - Common Stock
4.96 USD
-0.11 (-2.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to KRO. KRO was compared to 81 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. While showing a medium growth rate, KRO is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KRO has reported negative net income.
In the past year KRO has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years KRO 4 years were profitable.
KRO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KRO has a worse Return On Assets (-2.16%) than 64.20% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -5.13%, KRO is doing worse than 61.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KRO (2.68%) is worse than 61.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
KRO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KRO's Operating Margin of 2.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KRO is outperformed by 70.37% 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 72.84% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KRO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KRO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KRO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that KRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KRO has a Altman-Z score (1.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating KRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KRO (0.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC9.23%
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 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that KRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.47, KRO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KRO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -244.00%.
KRO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -24.83% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.01% in the past year.
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 75.60% on average per year.
KRO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y-116.83%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y75.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.5%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KRO reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.44, the valuation of KRO can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRO is valued cheaper than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. KRO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KRO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KRO's earnings are expected to grow with 75.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y75.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.92%.
In the last 3 months the price of KRO has falen by -20.53%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.88, KRO pays a better dividend. On top of this KRO pays more dividend than 82.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
KRO has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-55.69%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y75.6%
NYSE:KRO (12/1/2025, 1:37:43 PM)
4.96
-0.11 (-2.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.24%
Inst Owner Change-0.7%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap570.65M
Revenue(TTM)1.86B
Net Income(TTM)-41.30M
Analysts46.67
Price Target6.89 (38.91%)
Short Float %7.76%
Short Ratio5.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.8%
DP-55.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-15.62%
PT rev (3m)-15.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-211.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-104.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.31 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY10.59%
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.7 |
F-Score3
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC0.29
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-116.83%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y75.6%
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-10.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.37%
EBIT Next Year16.79%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
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.
What is the valuation status for KRO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC?
KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How financially healthy is KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC?
The financial health rating of KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) is expected to decline by -116.83% in the next year.