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Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)
NYSE:KRO
KRO Stock Chart & Stats
$5.55
-$0.22(-2.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.55
-$0.22(-2.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.08 - $8.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume51.30K
Average Volume (3M)262.21K
Market Cap
$665.01M
Enterprise Value$1.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$27.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$647.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.42
Next Earnings
Mar 09, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.32
Shares Outstanding115,053,116
10 Day Avg. Volume222,327
30 Day Avg. Volume262,209
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.37
Price to Sales (P/S)0.59
P/FCF Ratio26.08
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.00Price Target Upside-9.91% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Leadership & Diversified End MarketsKronos is a leading global TiO2 producer supplying coatings, plastics and paper. Structural diversification across end markets and specialty grades reduces reliance on any single sector, supporting steady demand and resilience in revenue over the next several months.
Manageable LeverageThe balance sheet shows moderate leverage with debt-to-equity below 1, providing financial flexibility to fund operations and investments. This manageable capital structure helps absorb cyclical pressure and buy time for operational fixes without immediate solvency risk.
Committed Shareholder ReturnsThe reinstatement/continuation of a regular quarterly dividend signals management discipline on capital allocation and a priority on returning cash to shareholders. A cash-distribution policy can anchor investor expectations and indicate confidence in medium-term cash generation.
Bears Say
Declining Profitability And MarginsTTM declines in revenue growth and contraction in gross, EBIT and EBITDA margins show structural margin pressure, likely from cost or pricing dynamics. Sustained negative net margins erode reinvestment capacity and require operational improvement to restore long-term profitability.
Weak Cash Generation And VolatilityNegative operating and free cash flow and a negative operating cash flow to net income ratio limit the firm's ability to self-fund capex, dividends, and debt service. Cash volatility raises refinancing and liquidity risk, constraining strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Eroding Returns Amid Rising LeverageAn uptick in leverage combined with negative return on equity indicates capital is not producing adequate returns. This dynamic heightens financial risk, can limit access to cheaper funding, and makes it harder to invest in growth until profitability and ROE recover.
Kronos Worldwide News
KRO FAQ
What was Kronos Worldwide Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kronos Worldwide Inc lowest stock price was $4.08 and its highest was $8.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Kronos Worldwide Inc’s market cap?
Kronos Worldwide Inc’s market cap is $665.01M.
When is Kronos Worldwide Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kronos Worldwide Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 09, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Kronos Worldwide Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kronos Worldwide Inc released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2025. The company reported -$0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.06 by -$0.26.
Is Kronos Worldwide Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kronos Worldwide Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kronos Worldwide Inc pay dividends?
Kronos Worldwide Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.39%. See more information on Kronos Worldwide Inc dividends here
What is Kronos Worldwide Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kronos Worldwide Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Kronos Worldwide Inc have?
Kronos Worldwide Inc has 115,053,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kronos Worldwide Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kronos Worldwide Inc reported an EPS of -$0.32 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.06. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.652%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kronos Worldwide Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kronos Worldwide Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$5.00 (-9.91% Downside)
$5.00 (-9.91% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KRO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kronos Worldwide Inc
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 pearlescent pigments, 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. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
KRO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.00
▼(-9.91% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
5.04% Mutual Funds
0.44% Other Institutional Investors
90.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors