Kronos Worldwide (KRO)
NYSE:KRO
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KRO Stock Chart & Stats
$5.16
-$0.22(-2.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.16
-$0.22(-2.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.08 - $7.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume51.30K
Average Volume (3M)359.66K
Market Cap
$870.95M
Enterprise Value$1.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$37.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$577.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.24
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.96
Shares Outstanding115,053,116
10 Day Avg. Volume268,348
30 Day Avg. Volume359,663
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.27
P/FCF Ratio-12.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.71
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda39.17
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market PositionKronos is a large, established TiO2 producer supplying paints, plastics and paper, which creates durable customer relationships and scale advantages. Those entrenched contracts and technical product specialization support steadier volumes and negotiation leverage across cycles.
Proven Cyclical RecoveryHistorical cycles show Kronos can restore profitability when TiO2 demand and pricing recover. This operational leverage means fixed-cost absorption and utilization gains can materially boost margins and cash flow in a multi-month recovery scenario.
Capital Return & Leadership ContinuityMaintaining a regular dividend while executing an internal CEO succession signals disciplined capital allocation and retained institutional knowledge. This reduces execution risk and indicates management commitment to shareholder returns even through cyclical troughs.
Bears Say
Earnings VolatilityKronos operates in a highly cyclical TiO2 market; steep revenue and margin swings undermine earnings predictability over the next several months. Such volatility makes cash flow and dividend sustainability highly dependent on commodity cycle recovery and pricing stability.
Weak Cash GenerationMaterially negative free cash flow constrains internal funding for maintenance, capex and dividends, increasing reliance on external financing or parent support. Prolonged weak cash generation elevates refinancing and liquidity risk during extended downturns.
Rising LeverageIncreasing leverage and a shrinking equity base reduce financial flexibility and amplify downside risk if weak cycles persist. Even if current debt levels are not extreme, the trend tightens capacity to withstand prolonged demand weakness or to fund strategic investments.
Kronos Worldwide News
KRO FAQ
What was Kronos Worldwide’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kronos Worldwide lowest stock price was $4.08 and its highest was $7.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Kronos Worldwide’s market cap?
Kronos Worldwide’s market cap is $870.95M.
When is Kronos Worldwide’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kronos Worldwide’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 97 days.
How were Kronos Worldwide’s earnings last quarter?
Kronos Worldwide released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.33 by $0.29.
Is Kronos Worldwide overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kronos Worldwide’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kronos Worldwide pay dividends?
Kronos Worldwide pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.39%. See more information on Kronos Worldwide dividends here
What is Kronos Worldwide’s EPS estimate?
Kronos Worldwide’s EPS estimate is -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Kronos Worldwide have?
Kronos Worldwide has 115,053,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kronos Worldwide’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kronos Worldwide reported an EPS of -$0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.33. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kronos Worldwide?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Kronos Worldwide Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KRO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-13.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kronos Worldwide
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.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
4.50% Mutual Funds
0.15% Other Institutional Investors
91.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors