Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)

US — Basic Materials Sector

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Key Metrics & Ratings

symbol KRO
Rev/Share 16.5052
Book/Share -9.5565
PB 0.8269
Debt/Equity 0.6779
CurrentRatio 0.0
ROIC -0.2653

MktCap 700569240.0
FreeCF/Share -0.107
PFCF -56.9568
PE 7.2801
Debt/Assets 0.0
DivYield 0.0328
ROE 0.1171

Rating B
Score 3
Recommendation Neutral
P/E Score 3
DCF Score 4
P/B Score 4
D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

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News

3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds

ALB, DD, KRO
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Soft demand in specific markets and the sluggishness in China and Europe pose headwinds for the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. DD, ALB and KRO are poised to navigate the industry challenges.

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Kronos Worldwide: Dividend Trends By The Numbers Post Q1 Earnings Release

KRO
Published: May 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Kronos' dividend cut and persistent negative free cash flow highlight ongoing financial strain, with no clear catalysts for improvement on the horizon. Dividend yield is now just 2.99%, lagging behind safer alternatives like US Treasuries, with long-term dividend growth rates remaining negative, eroding investor confidence. KRO's rising debt and declining earnings estimates increase risk, as high interest expenses further constrain both dividend and reinvestment potential.

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Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Lags Q1 Earnings Estimates

KRO
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago.

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About Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)

IPO Date 2003-12-09
Website https://kronostio2.com
Industry Chemicals - Specialty
CEO Mr. James M. Buch
Employees 2524

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.