Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

NYSE:KRO Stock Report

Market Cap: US$827.2m

Kronos Worldwide Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Kronos Worldwide's CEO is Brian Christian, appointed in May 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $2.06M, comprised of 100% salary and 0% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.005% of the company’s shares, worth $39.87K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.6 years and 9.3 years respectively.

Key information

Brian Christian

Chief executive officer

US$2.1m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage100.00%
CEO tenure1yr
CEO ownership0.005%
Management average tenure3.6yrs
Board average tenure9.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Feb 07

These 4 Measures Indicate That Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Seeking Alpha • Jan 14

Kronos: Downgrading To Sell On Declining Margins Amid Struggling Fundamentals

Summary Kronos Worldwide (KRO) is downgraded to 'SELL' due to deteriorating fundamentals, persistent losses, and high fixed costs. Consensus earnings projections have collapsed, with 2026 EPS now at just $0.07 versus $1.13 previously, reflecting severe profitability erosion. KRO's Q3 gross margin halved year-over-year to 10.3%, with falling TiO2 prices and volumes driving revenue and margin contraction. Technical breakdowns, high leverage, and limited working capital flexibility reinforce the bearish outlook and challenge any near-term recovery. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 11

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Low P/S

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s ( NYSE:KRO ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x may look like a pretty appealing...
Analysis Article • Nov 26

Investors Could Be Concerned With Kronos Worldwide's (NYSE:KRO) Returns On Capital

If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...
Analysis Article • Nov 08

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)

Key Insights Kronos Worldwide's estimated fair value is US$4.27 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of...
Analysis Article • Oct 14

When Should You Buy Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)?

While Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article • Sep 26

Is Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Aug 11

Kronos Worldwide's (NYSE:KRO) Dividend Will Be $0.05

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) will pay a dividend of $0.05 on the 18th of September. The dividend yield will be...
Analysis Article • Jul 31

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Revenues Yet

When close to half the companies operating in the Chemicals industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios...
Analysis Article • May 15

Kronos Worldwide's (NYSE:KRO) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...
Analysis Article • Apr 07

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Analysis Article • Feb 25

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article • Dec 21

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s ( NYSE:KRO ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x may look like a pretty appealing...
Analysis Article • Dec 03

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 01

Kronos: Impressive Growth, But Priced About Right

Summary Kronos Q324 sales volumes soared, offsetting flat TiO2 selling prices to deliver +22% YoY revenue growth along with improved profitability. The company faces high growth expectations as it integrates a joint venture acquisition that could boost annual production volumes by 15-20%. Despite high growth targets, Kronos sees Q4 demand softening, and has warned that margins will not improve if it fails to implement selling price increases. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 13

Kronos Worldwide's (NYSE:KRO) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...
Analysis Article • Oct 24

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? Businesses...
Analysis Article • Jul 17

Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Chemicals industry in the United States have price-to-sales...
Analysis Article • May 30

Would Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Be Better Off With Less Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • May 09

At US$12.35, Is It Time To Put Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) On Your Watch List?

While Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article • Apr 18

Estimating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)

Key Insights Kronos Worldwide's estimated fair value is US$11.94 based on Dividend Discount Model With US$11.34 share...
Analysis Article • Mar 28

Even With A 36% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Performance Completely

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article • Mar 01

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article • Feb 08

At US$8.83, Is Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) Worth Looking At Closely?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article • Jan 17

Estimating The Fair Value Of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Kronos Worldwide is US$8.83 based on Dividend Discount Model With US$8.89...
Seeking Alpha • Jan 03

Kronos Worldwide: Dividend Should Be Suspended

Summary Kronos Worldwide's stock has experienced significant volatility, with a recent rally bringing shares close to breaking the $10 level. The company's lack of profitability and negative earnings raise concerns about the sustainability of its 7.6% dividend yield. Kronos' dividend growth rates have been poor, trailing inflation rates and requiring the dividend to stay intact to stay ahead of inflation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Dec 21

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Subdued P/S Might Signal An Opportunity

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s ( NYSE:KRO ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x may look like a pretty appealing...
Analysis Article • Nov 04

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.19

The board of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.19 per share on the...
Analysis Article • Oct 26

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 17

Kronos Worldwide: Double-Digit Dividend Yield Is Hard To Turn Down

Summary Kronos Worldwide has seen a 25% drop in share price due to reduced demand and disappointing revenue estimates. KRO operates in the materials sector, primarily producing titanium dioxide for the paint industry. The company's profitability is tied to the pricing environment, and while it faces challenges, its dividend yield remains attractive. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Sep 28

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE:KRO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 47% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Kronos Worldwide's estimated fair value is US$11.25 based on Dividend Discount Model Kronos Worldwide is...
Analysis Article • Aug 28

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.19

The board of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ( NYSE:KRO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.19 per share on the...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Brian Christian's remuneration changed compared to Kronos Worldwide's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$134m

Dec 31 2025US$2mUS$2m

-US$111m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$41m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$68m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$96m

Dec 31 2024US$2mUS$2m

US$86m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$94m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$2m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$26m

Dec 31 2023US$2mUS$2m

-US$49m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$64m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$22m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$32m

Dec 31 2022US$1mUS$1m

US$105m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$156m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$171m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$151m

Dec 31 2021US$1mUS$1m

US$113m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$92m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$64m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$57m

Dec 31 2020US$1mUS$1m

US$64m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$63m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$73m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$84m

Dec 31 2019US$1mUS$1m

US$87m

Compensation vs Market: Brian's total compensation ($USD2.06M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.69M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Brian's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.

CEO

Brian Christian (46 yo)

1yr
Tenure
US$2,063,000
Compensation

Mr. Brian W. Christian is CEO & Director of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. from February 27, 2026 and serves as its President since May 14, 2025 and was COO since February 22, 2023 until February 2026. He had been...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Brian Christian
President1yrUS$2.06m0.0048%
$ 39.9k
Bradley Troutman
SVP & CFOless than a yearUS$420.00kno data
John Sunny
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer11yrsUS$1.01mno data
Bryan Bell
Principal Accounting Officerless than a yearno datano data
Rainer Gruber
Executive VP and Chief Manufacturing & Technology Officer7.3yrsno datano data
Alexis Thomason
Senior Vp & General Counsel4.3yrsno datano data
Erica Austin
Senior Vice President of Human Resources1yrno datano data
Benjamin Corona
President of Americas3.3yrsUS$831.76kno data
Andrew Nace
Executive Vice President9.3yrsUS$876.00k0.017%
$ 139.9k
Courtney Riley
Executive Vice President4yrsno datano data
Kristin McCoy
Executive Vice President of Global Tax4.9yrsno data0.0017%
$ 14.4k
Dennis Werner
Chief Commercial Officer3.3yrsno datano data
3.6yrs
Average Tenure
51.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: KRO's management team is considered experienced (3.6 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Brian Christian
Presidentless than a yearUS$2.06m0.0048%
$ 39.9k
Robert Turner
Independent Director22.5yrsUS$108.08k0.033%
$ 270.3k
Meredith Mendes
Independent Director8.2yrsUS$123.08k0.017%
$ 138.7k
Cecil Moore
Independent Presiding Director22.5yrsUS$127.08k0.032%
$ 261.2k
John Harper
Independent Director10.3yrsUS$128.08k0.019%
$ 156.8k
Kevin Kramer
Independent Director2.6yrsUS$103.08k0.039%
$ 319.3k
Loretta Feehan
Non Executive Chair of the Board12.3yrsUS$128.08k0.023%
$ 192.7k
Michael Simmons
Vice Chairman3.3yrsUS$1.50mno data
9.3yrs
Average Tenure
65.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: KRO's board of directors are considered experienced (9.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/31 07:31
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Patrick Duffy FischerBarclays
Michael LeitheadBarclays
David BegleiterDeutsche Bank