KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KRO - US50105F1057 - Common Stock
4.43 USD
-0.06 (-1.34%)
KRO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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
KRO has a Return On Assets of 3.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRO outperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
KRO has a Return On Equity of 7.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRO outperforms 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
The Profit Margin of KRO (3.57%) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
KRO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.74%, KRO is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRO has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.88%, KRO is doing worse than 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
KRO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
The debt/assets ratio for KRO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that KRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KRO has a Altman-Z score (1.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that KRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KRO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59. This is in the better half of the industry: KRO outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.16%
2.3 Liquidity
KRO has a Current Ratio of 2.79. This indicates that KRO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KRO has a better Current ratio (2.79) than 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.04, KRO is not doing good in the industry: 67.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KRO have decreased strongly by -188.00% in the last year.
KRO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -24.83% yearly.
KRO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.24%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.50% on average over the next years.
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.
KRO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.43.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRO is valued cheaper than 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, KRO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRO indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRO is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.52 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.15%, KRO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of KRO dropped by -30.60% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
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 (11/18/2025, 12:31:28 PM)
4.43
-0.06 (-1.34%)
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 Cap509.67M
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)67.50M
Analysts46.67
Price Target6.89 (55.53%)
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 | 8.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 0.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.52 |
EPS(TTM)-0.22
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY11.86%
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 | 1.72 |
F-Score3
WACC9.16%
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.
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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.