Quaker Chemical Corporation

NYSE:KWR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.5b

Quaker Chemical Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Quaker Chemical's CEO is Joseph Berquist, appointed in Nov 2024, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $1.93M, comprised of 27.8% salary and 72.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.068% of the company’s shares, worth $1.69M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.8 years and 7.1 years respectively.

Key information

Joseph Berquist

Chief executive officer

US$1.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage27.8%
CEO tenureless than a year
CEO ownership0.07%
Management average tenure1.8yrs
Board average tenure7.1yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Is There An Opportunity With Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) 46% Undervaluation?

Dec 15
Is There An Opportunity With Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) 46% Undervaluation?

Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Nov 02
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Why Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) Could Be Worth Watching

Oct 17
Why Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) Could Be Worth Watching

Is Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) A Risky Investment?

Sep 20
Is Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) A Risky Investment?

A Look At The Fair Value Of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)

Sep 06
A Look At The Fair Value Of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)

Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Aug 22
Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Earnings Miss: Here's What Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Aug 08
Earnings Miss: Here's What Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.485

Aug 07
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.485

At US$167, Is Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 11
At US$167, Is Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) Worth Looking At Closely?

Capital Allocation Trends At Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Aren't Ideal

Jun 24
Capital Allocation Trends At Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Aren't Ideal

These 4 Measures Indicate That Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Investor Optimism Abounds Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) But Growth Is Lacking

Apr 24
Investor Optimism Abounds Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) But Growth Is Lacking

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)?

Apr 07
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)?

Quaker Chemical Corporation: Expects 2024 Earnings Growth, Stock Repurchases, And Cheap

Mar 16

Is Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) A Risky Investment?

Feb 01
Is Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) A Risky Investment?

Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Jan 18
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) 26% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

Dec 29
Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) 26% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

Is There Now An Opportunity In Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)?

Dec 12
Is There Now An Opportunity In Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)?

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)

Nov 29
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)

Quaker Chemical's (NYSE:KWR) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Oct 05
Quaker Chemical's (NYSE:KWR) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Quaker Chemical's (NYSE:KWR) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Sep 24
Quaker Chemical's (NYSE:KWR) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.455

Sep 09
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.455

What Does Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 01
What Does Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) Share Price Indicate?

Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.455

Aug 17
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.455

Quaker Chemical's (NYSE:KWR) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Jul 30
Quaker Chemical's (NYSE:KWR) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Quaker Chemical: A Mixed Bag

Jul 14

Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 27% Above Its Share Price

Jun 24
Quaker Chemical Corporation's (NYSE:KWR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 27% Above Its Share Price

Is Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 09
Is Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Using Too Much Debt?

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)?

Apr 21
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR)?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Joseph Berquist's remuneration changed compared to Quaker Chemical's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$122m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$123m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$118m

Dec 31 2023US$2mUS$536k

US$112m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$16m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$9m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$6m

Dec 31 2022US$1mUS$513k

-US$16m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$78m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$83m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$102m

Dec 31 2021US$1mUS$452k

US$121m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$151m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$147m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$106m

Dec 31 2020US$1mUS$399k

US$40m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$6m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$34m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$11m

Dec 31 2019US$1mUS$377k

US$32m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$24m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$57m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$60m

Dec 31 2018US$869kUS$344k

US$59m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$42m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$33m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$26m

Dec 31 2017US$815kUS$328k

US$20m

Compensation vs Market: Joseph's total compensation ($USD1.93M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.65M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Joseph's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Joseph Berquist (53 yo)

less than a year

Tenure

US$1,928,600

Compensation

Mr. Joseph A. Berquist has been CEO, President & Director of Quaker Chemical Corporation since November 18, 2024 and was its Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer since January 1, 2023 unti...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Joseph Berquist
CEO, President & Directorless than a yearUS$1.93m0.068%
$ 1.7m
Jeewat Bijlani
Executive VP & Chief Strategy Officer5.3yrsUS$1.80m0.027%
$ 677.2k
Tom Coler
Executive VP & CFOless than a yearno datano data
Jeffrey Kutz
VP & Chief Accounting Officerless than a yearno data0.0042%
$ 105.5k
David Slinkman
Senior VP & CTO5.3yrsno data0.016%
$ 407.0k
Jeffrey Schnell
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Robert Traub
Senior VP12.8yrsUS$911.81k0.024%
$ 590.9k
Melissa McClain
Director of Communicationsno datano datano data
Jeffrey Fleck
Senior VP & Chief Global Supply Chain Officer1.8yrsno data0.015%
$ 379.9k
Anna Ransley
Senior VP & Chief Digital Information Officer1.4yrsno data0.012%
$ 301.7k
Victoria Gehris
Assistant Corporate Secretary & Shareholder Administrator8.4yrsno datano data

1.8yrs

Average Tenure

54yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: KWR's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Joseph Berquist
CEO, President & Directorless than a yearUS$1.93m0.068%
$ 1.7m
Ronald Naples
Chairman Emeritino dataUS$511.75kno data
Michael Barry
Chairman of the Board16.2yrsUS$316.06k0.43%
$ 10.7m
Peter Benoliel
Chairman Emeritino datano datano data
Ramaswami Seshasayee
Independent Director5.3yrsUS$226.06k0.018%
$ 459.1k
Jeffry Frisby
Independent Director18.9yrsUS$241.06k0.030%
$ 754.8k
Michael Shannon
Director5.3yrsUS$228.56k0.017%
$ 428.8k
Sanjay Hinduja
Independent Director5.3yrsUS$216.06k0.018%
$ 458.1k
Mark Douglas
Independent Director11.9yrsUS$233.56k0.020%
$ 503.2k
William Osborne
Independent Director8.8yrsUS$241.06k0.031%
$ 783.4k
Fay West
Independent Director8.8yrsUS$246.06k0.033%
$ 821.5k
Charlotte Henry
Independent Director4.6yrsUS$226.06k0.014%
$ 358.6k

7.1yrs

Average Tenure

64yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: KWR's board of directors are considered experienced (7.1 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/24 11:58
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/24 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

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

Quaker Chemical Corporation is covered by 14 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Liam BurkeB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Jonathan TanwantengCJS Securities, Inc.
David BegleiterDeutsche Bank