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 - $7.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume51.30K
Average Volume (3M)334.36K
Market Cap
$827.23M
Enterprise Value$1.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$621.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.16
Shares Outstanding115,053,116
10 Day Avg. Volume285,325
30 Day Avg. Volume334,356
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 Cap1.72
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda507.33
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Leading TiO2 Producer With Diversified End-marketsKronos's scale as an established TiO2 supplier and exposure across paints, coatings, plastics and paper provide durable demand diversification. That market footprint supports stable baseline volumes and long-term customer relationships resilient to single-industry shocks.
Operating And Free Cash Flow Returned To PositiveRe-established positive operating and free cash flow improves near-term liquidity and funds operations, dividends or debt service without external financing. This recovery indicates the business can generate cash when market conditions and utilization improve.
Leadership Continuity And Continued Capital ReturnsPromoting a veteran internal executive preserves strategic continuity and execution know-how, reducing transition risk. Maintaining a regular dividend signals capital allocation discipline and management confidence in ongoing cash generation capacity.
Bears Say
Profitability Weak And Highly CyclicalLow gross margins and recurring negative operating results undermines earnings quality and reinvestment capacity. Cyclical swings in profitability reduce visibility on sustainable cash generation and make multi-quarter planning and payout policies riskier.
Rising Leverage And Weak Returns On EquityHigher leverage constrains financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest risk, especially if earnings remain weak. Negative ROE shows shareholder capital currently isn't producing acceptable returns, limiting capacity for growth investments or buffering downturns.
Free Cash Flow Volatility And YoY DeclineErratic free cash flow reduces ability to consistently fund capex, pay dividends, or delever. A sharp YoY decline in FCF despite positive TTM levels signals fragile cash conversion that could re-emerge under weaker market conditions.
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 $7.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Kronos Worldwide’s market cap?
Kronos Worldwide’s market cap is $827.23M.
When is Kronos Worldwide’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kronos Worldwide’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 63 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 down -6.869%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kronos Worldwide?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRO
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Kronos Worldwide Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KRO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $98.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-17.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.59%
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
0.22% Insiders
4.14% Mutual Funds
1.11% Other Institutional Investors
91.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors