KRO
Kronos Worldwide Inc
NYSE: KRO · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
$7.88
+5.91% today
Updated 2026-05-01
Market cap
$837.59M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.45x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.96
Dividend yield
2.81%
52W range
$4 – $8
Volume
0.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
47
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C6.5
Quality
B2.0
Profitability
F7.0
Valuation
B+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$5.50
-30.20%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
$23.64
Margin of safety
+71.49%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy0 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $83.40M — positive
+ 71.49% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.60 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -5.96%
- Revenue declining -1.10% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.93B | $1.67B | $1.89B | $1.86B | $1.86B |
| Net income | $104.50M | $-49.10M | $86.20M | $-110.90M | $-82.80M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-0.96 |
| Free cash flow | $18.50M | $-41.90M | $43.00M | $-40.40M | $83.40M |
| Profit margin | 5.41% | -2.95% | 4.57% | -5.96% | -5.96% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | MCCOY, KRISTIN B | Buy | 2,000 | $6.05 |
| 2025-08-13 | NACE, ANDREW B | Buy | 1,000 | $5.76 |
| 2025-08-13 | NACE, ANDREW B | Buy | 500 | $5.98 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Kronos Worldwide Inc trades at $7.88. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.60, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.86B. with profit margins at -5.96%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $23.64.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kronos Worldwide Inc's stock price?
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) trades at $7.88.
Is Kronos Worldwide Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 47/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $23.64.
What is the price target of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The analyst target price is $5.50, representing -30.2% downside from the current price of $7.88.
What is the intrinsic value of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $23.64, a +71.5% margin of safety versus $7.88.
What is Kronos Worldwide Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.86B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.60 — distress.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustrySPECIALTY CHEMICALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.45x
ROE-14.10%
Beta0.97
50D MA$6.07
200D MA$5.59
Shares out0.12B
Float0.02B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.3M
Performance
1 week+4.75%
1 month+9.06%
3 months+33.18%
YTD+62.10%
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