KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KRO - US50105F1057 - Common Stock
4.39 USD
-0.03 (-0.68%)
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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KRO had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year KRO has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years KRO 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KRO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KRO (3.48%) is better than 67.07% of its industry peers.
KRO has a better Return On Equity (7.97%) than 71.95% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.53%, KRO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (3.57%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRO has declined.
KRO has a Operating Margin (5.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KRO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KRO's Gross Margin of 18.88% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KRO is outperformed by 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
KRO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.72, KRO is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
KRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating KRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KRO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is fine compared to the rest 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
WACC9.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.79 indicates that KRO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KRO (2.79) is better 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.
The Quick ratio of KRO (1.04) is worse than 67.07% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has grown by 13.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.74% on average over the past years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 8.36, the valuation of KRO can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KRO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KRO is cheaper than 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KRO's earnings are expected to grow with 75.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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.
In the last 3 months the price of KRO has falen by -32.15%. 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 4.00, KRO pays a better dividend. On top of this KRO pays more dividend than 82.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KRO pays a better dividend.
| 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 (11/19/2025, 2:57:03 PM)
4.39
-0.03 (-0.68%)
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 Cap505.07M
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)67.50M
Analysts46.67
Price Target6.89 (56.95%)
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 | 8.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 0.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
EPS(TTM)-0.22
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY11.96%
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
WACC9.15%
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.