KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KRO - US50105F1057 - Common Stock
4.52 USD
+0.24 (+5.61%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KRO. KRO was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. KRO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KRO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KRO has reported negative net income.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.48%, KRO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KRO (7.97%) is better than 71.95% of its industry peers.
KRO has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRO outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.48% | ||
| ROE | 7.97% | ||
| ROIC | 5.53% |
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 of 3.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRO outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRO has declined.
The Operating Margin of KRO (5.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KRO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KRO has a worse Gross Margin (18.88%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.57% | ||
| GM | 18.88% |
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.
KRO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KRO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KRO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
KRO's Altman-Z score of 1.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRO outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that KRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, KRO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.79 indicates that KRO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KRO's Current ratio of 2.79 is amongst the best of the industry. KRO outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that KRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KRO's Quick ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KRO is outperformed by 67.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KRO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -188.00%.
The earnings per share for KRO have been decreasing by -24.83% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 13.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
KRO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-188%
EPS 3Y-43.16%
EPS 5Y-24.83%
EPS Q2Q%-400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.24%
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KRO reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of KRO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KRO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRO is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
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 4.15%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of KRO has falen by -33.08%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
KRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.00. KRO pays more dividend than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
KRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KRO decreases each year by -7.80%.
KRO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
34.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.07%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y75.6%
NYSE:KRO (11/21/2025, 3:21:09 PM)
4.52
+0.24 (+5.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.24%
Inst Owner Change-0.85%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change15.72%
Market Cap520.03M
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)67.50M
Analysts46.67
Price Target6.89 (52.43%)
Short Float %7.76%
Short Ratio5.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.8%
DP34.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-82.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-158.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.81%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-107.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-188.88%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.81%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)28.83%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.07%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.02%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.84%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.11%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)-15.62%
PT rev (3m)-15.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-180%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-134.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-109.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-103.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 0.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
EPS(TTM)-0.22
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY11.62%
FCF(TTM)-0.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.04
OCFYN/A
SpS16.45
BVpS7.36
TBVpS7.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.48% | ||
| ROE | 7.97% | ||
| ROCE | 7.01% | ||
| ROIC | 5.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.61% | ||
| OM | 5.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.57% | ||
| GM | 18.88% | ||
| 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 | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
F-Score3
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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)-188%
EPS 3Y-43.16%
EPS 5Y-24.83%
EPS Q2Q%-400%
EPS Next Y-116.83%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y75.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.24%
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 1Y271.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.37%
EBIT Next Year16.79%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y56.05%
FCF growth 3Y-33.75%
FCF growth 5Y-16.38%
OCF growth 1Y90.72%
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 4 / 10 to KRO.
What is the valuation status for KRO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC?
KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) has a profitability rating of 4 / 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.