KRO Stock Overview
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$11.36 |
| 52 Week High | US$12.48 |
| 52 Week Low | US$6.16 |
| Beta | 1.19 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.32% |
| 3 Month Change | 17.36% |
| 1 Year Change | 25.52% |
| 3 Year Change | -34.97% |
| 5 Year Change | -10.62% |
| Change since IPO | 42.00% |
Recent News & Updates
Estimating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)
Apr 18
Even With A 36% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Performance Completely
Mar 28Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Mar 01Recent updates
Estimating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)
Apr 18Even With A 36% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Performance Completely
Mar 28Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Mar 01At US$8.83, Is Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) Worth Looking At Closely?
Feb 08Estimating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)
Jan 17Kronos Worldwide: Dividend Should Be Suspended
Jan 03Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Subdued P/S Might Signal An Opportunity
Dec 21Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.19
Nov 04Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
Oct 26Kronos Worldwide: Double-Digit Dividend Yield Is Hard To Turn Down
Oct 17Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 47% Above Its Share Price
Sep 28Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.19
Aug 28Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.19
Aug 06Why Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) Could Be Worth Watching
Aug 03Kronos Worldwide: Decent Outlook As Prices Improve
Jul 18Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Jun 08Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.19
May 21An Intrinsic Calculation For Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued
May 05Does Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 14When Should You Buy Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)?
Mar 30Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.19
Feb 26If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Presents An Opportunity
Feb 24KRONOS Worldwide declares $0.19 dividend
Feb 22Be Wary Of Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) And Its Returns On Capital
Jan 27Kronos: Fairly Valued, Risk Of Cyclical Downturn
Jan 19These 4 Measures Indicate That Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Dec 20Calculating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)
Nov 19Kronos Worldwide: The Clock Is Ticking To A Dividend Cut
Nov 03What Is Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Share Price Doing?
Oct 24Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Oct 09These 4 Measures Indicate That Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Using Debt Safely
Sep 03Estimating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)
Aug 20KRONOS Worldwide declares $0.19 dividend
Aug 03Kronos Worldwide: Cyclical Risk Not Worth Current Dividend Yield
Jul 27What Does Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Share Price Indicate?
Jun 25Returns On Capital At Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Have Stalled
Jun 07Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Apr 29Calculating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)
Mar 19At US$14.74, Is It Time To Put Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) On Your Watch List?
Feb 26These 4 Measures Indicate That Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jan 18Kronos: Over 5% Yield Backed By Resilient FCF, Low Leverage
Nov 20Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)?
Nov 19Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Will Pay A Dividend Of US$0.18
Oct 31Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO)
Oct 08Shareholder Returns
| KRO | US Chemicals | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% |
| 1Y | 25.5% | 7.0% | 21.9% |
Return vs Industry: KRO exceeded the US Chemicals industry which returned 8.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KRO matched the US Market which returned 24.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KRO volatility | |
|---|---|
| KRO Average Weekly Movement | 7.1% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: KRO's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months.
Volatility Over Time: KRO's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 2,196 | Jim Buch | kronostio2.com |
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company produces TiO2 in two crystalline forms, 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, and cosmetics. It also produces 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; 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.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| KRO fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$1.31b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$49.10m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.67b |
0.8x
P/S Ratio-26.6x
P/E RatioIs KRO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KRO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.67b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.50b |
| Gross Profit | US$164.90m |
| Other Expenses | US$214.00m |
| Earnings | -US$49.10m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2023
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.43 |
| Gross Margin | 9.90% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.95% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 54.5% |
How did KRO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparison