Why Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s (KRO) Stock Is Up 5.85%
As of Thursday, August 13, Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s KRO share price has surged by 5.85%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company offers TiO2 in two crystalline forms comprising rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It also produces and sells ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals, which are used as treatment and conditioning agents for industrial effluents and municipal wastewater, as well as in the manufacture of iron pigments, cement, and agricultural products; and specialty chemicals for use in the formulation of pearlescent pigments, and production of electroceramic capacitors for cell phones and other electronic devices, as well as for use in natural gas pipe and other specialty applications. In addition, the company provides technical services for its products. It sells its products under the KRONOS brand through agents and distributors to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s (KRO) Stock Is Down 6.09%
As of Wednesday, August 12, Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s KRO share price has dipped by 6.09%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Rosalio Madrigal
Is Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) Overvalued?
We dive into why Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) could be considered overvalued on 2026-08-07, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Tudor Pop
Why Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s (KRO) Stock Is Up 21.74%
As of Thursday, August 06, Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s KRO share price has surged by 21.74%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Why Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s (KRO) Stock Is Up 35.35%
As of Thursday, August 06, Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s KRO share price has surged by 35.35%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Omar Beirat
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | KRO | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $935.7 | $4,010.9 | 44% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 115.1 | 92.2 | 65% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 98.6% | 82.8% | 80% |
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| Float (Mil) | 21.5 | 117.6 | 30% |
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| Beta | 1.00 | 0.78 | 61% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 436 | 136 | 56% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
30.9% | 84.6% | 69% |
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| Growth | KRO | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 2.6% | 4.0% | 25% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | (30.2%) | (0.2%) | 14% |
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| EPS (5yr) | (30.2%) | 1.5% | 8 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | (22.6%) | 0.0% | 60% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (19.4%) | (15.3%) | 35% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Current EPS | $0.220 | $0.450 | $0.620 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.130 | $0.200 | $0.390 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.040 | ($0.080) | $0.420 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 66.7% | (146.7%) | (141.5%) | |
| Financials | KRO | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $1,943 | $4,298 | 60% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | ($109) | $58 | 10% |
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| EPS (TTM) | ($0.951) | $0.300 | 21% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $86 | $446 | 51% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $7 | $4 | 54% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $585 | $1,795 | 60% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $1,507 | $5,576 | 46% |
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| Valuation | KRO | Industry Median |
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| P/B | 1.25 | 1.60 | 31% |
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| P/E | na | 25.4 | na |
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| Dividend Yield | 2.5% | 1.2% | 81% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 1.7 | na |
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| Ratios | KRO | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 12.0% | 27.5% | 11% |
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| Net Margin | (5.6%) | 3.0% | 25% |
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| ROA | (5.9%) | 1.5% | 29% |
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| ROE | (13.7%) | 3.9% | 26% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 56.9% | 54.0% | 50% |
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| F-Score | 5 | 5 | 50% |
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