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As of Nov 6, 2026: fair value (intrinsic value) of Kronos Worldwide Inc stock $8.72, price $7.46, upside +16.9%, quality 37 out of 100. Rating: undervalued. Calculated from audited financials with one of our 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.

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Kronos Worldwide Inc

KRO · US
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The stock costs 14% less than our calculation considers fair.

Fair value $8.72 · Undervalued
Last quarter vs. a year ago: revenue +18%, profit +125%.
Expensive Growth (revenue 5y +2.6 %/yr in USD)
Moderate debt
2.7% dividend yield · Watch coverage
Mixed vs. peers (7/13)
Insiders bought $98,510 (6M)
Quality 37/100
Loss-making · -1.9% net margin (TTM)
Negative free cash flow
Narrow moat 18/100
Thin data
⟳ Cyclical⚠ Small free float
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Price vs Fair Value

$15.62 $4.19 Fair Value $8.72 Aug 2021 Nov 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year. As of Nov 8, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range $4.19 – $15.62 · fair‑value band $6.50 – $13.00 · the $7.46 price screens below the $8.72 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 2 fiscal years are left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. As of Nov 8, 2026.

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Company profile

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.

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The company offers TiO2 in two crystalline forms comprising 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, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

It also produces and sells 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; and 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 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. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.

Stock analysis

Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) currently trades at $7.46, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $8.72, implying the stock looks roughly 14% undervalued today.

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Valuation

How firm this estimate is: it rests on 1 models at a data quality of 96/100, which puts the data coverage at low.

Scenario range: $6.50 (bear) to $13.00 (bull), the price of $7.46 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.

Quality & growth

The Quality Score stands at 37/100 (below-average quality), in the Basic Materials sector.

Expensive Growth: The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.

Kronos Worldwide Inc reported revenue of $1.9B in FY2025 versus $1.9B in FY2021, a compound −1.0%/yr. Reported net income was −$111M in FY2025.

Key figures

Market cap $859M Small · P/S ratio 0.42 · EPS (TTM) $−0.3300 · Dividend yield 2.7% · Net margin −1.9% · Return on equity −4.7% · Return on assets (EBIT) 3.7% (5-year average) · Operating margin 11.0%.

Competitive moat

Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 18 out of 100 (medium confidence).

What moves the price

The share trades about 16% below its 52-week high and 78% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.

For context, the median of 10 Basic Materials peers we cover trades at −43% fair-value upside, at 17%, KRO screens cheaper than that median.

Fair Value models

Bear $6.50 Fair Value $8.72 Bull $13.00
Price $7.46 · Upside +16.9%
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above starts from their evidence-weighted blend, not from a single model. In cyclical trough or peak years, after dilution or a stock split it is adjusted afterwards, so it can sit above or below the models. Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds. Coverage ⓘCoverage = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Best data coverage
NCAV (Graham) $3.25 $4.36 $6.50 54
All 1 models by family
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) $3.25 $4.36 $6.50 54

The fair value above starts from this blend and is adjusted for a cyclical trough year.

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Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 37/100

It rates the business: profits, how they develop, real cash, balance sheet, investing and share count.

Profitability 20
How much profit the company makes from its sales and capital
Quality Growth 16
Are margins and returns getting better?
Cashflow 8
Do the profits arrive as real cash?
Financial strength 37
Debt, balance sheet and risk of trouble
Investment 99
Does it invest with discipline instead of growing at any price?
Low Volatility 28
How calm the share price moves, does not count
Price momentum 59
Price momentum of the last 3 to 12 months, does not count
Near the 52-week high 85
Distance to the 52-week high, does not count
New shares 81
Buys back shares or issues new ones?

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Insider trades

In the last 6 months, one officer or director bought shares worth $98,510, on May 18, 2026.

  • BuyKevin B KramerDirector14,601 shares at $6.75$98,510May 18, 2026

Plus 8 other filings such as grants, option exercises or tax withholding. They are not market purchases or sales.

Sales are often planned (taxes, diversification, 10b5-1 plans). Purchases with their own money are seen as the stronger sign. For information only: not part of the quality score or Fair Value.

Source: SEC Form 4, as of Nov 6, 2026. All filings at the SEC ↗

Revenue & earnings trend

Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card. 11/100
The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Revenue growth 1 year
−1.5%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−1.2%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+2.6%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: +3.3% a year
Revenue growth 26 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+2.8%
Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
7.1% (2020) → −2.3% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
not computed

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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Specialty Chemicals · 728 stocks

Beats the industry median on 7/12 measures
A mixed picture versus its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score 37 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside +16.9% · Top 25%
Profitability
Return on assets −6.1% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (12 months) −1.9% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (12 months) 11.0% · Above median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth (quarter YoY) 18.4% · Above median
Dividend yield (12 months) 2.7% · Above median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity 0.74× · Highest 25%

Valuation Multiplesvs Specialty Chemicals median · lower = cheaper

P/B 1.14× · Cheaper than median
P/S (12 months) 0.42× · Cheapest 25%
EV/EBITDA 12.4× · Pricier than median
PEG 1.36× · Cheaper than median

Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)

VALUEFUTUREPASTHEALTHDIVIDEND
This stock
VALUEFUTUREPASTHEALTHDIVIDEND
Sector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)56 · sector 0
FUTURE (revenue growth)92 · sector 67
PAST (return on equity)0 · sector 27
HEALTH (low debt)63 · sector 95
DIVIDEND (yield)54 · sector 31

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Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Nov 8, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $8.72 versus a price of $7.46, about +17% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of KRO?
Our model-based fair value for Kronos Worldwide Inc is $8.72 (as of Nov 8, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $7.46.
What is the quality score of KRO?
Kronos Worldwide Inc has a Quality Score of 37/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $8.72 (as of Nov 8, 2026) from 1 valuation models. Cautious scenario $6.50, optimistic scenario $13.00. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Kronos Worldwide Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $8.72, about +17% upside versus a price of $7.46 (undervalued). Cautious scenario $6.50, optimistic scenario $13.00. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Kronos Worldwide Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $2.0B (latest available figure, as of Nov 8, 2026).
Does Kronos Worldwide Inc pay a dividend?
Kronos Worldwide Inc currently shows a dividend yield of 2.68% relative to its recent price (as of Nov 8, 2026).
How much is the dividend of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) and when is the ex-dividend date?
Kronos Worldwide Inc pays a dividend of $0.2 per share a year, a dividend yield of 2.7%. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026, with payment on Dec 10, 2026. A dividend has been paid every year since 2010. Our assessment: Watch coverage. The dividend isn’t fully covered by free cash flow or earnings, part of it is funded from reserves or debt. Fine for now, but worth watching: if it stays uncovered, the dividend could be cut.
What is the intrinsic value of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Kronos Worldwide Inc it is $8.72 per share (as of Nov 8, 2026), against a price of $7.46. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models in 1 family (Asset-Based).
Is Kronos Worldwide Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Nov 8, 2026, KRO trades below its calculated fair value: price $7.46, fair value $8.72, a gap of about +17% (undervalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of KRO?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($7.46); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($8.72). For Kronos Worldwide Inc the two are $1.26 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Kronos Worldwide Inc worth?
The market values Kronos Worldwide Inc at about $859M (market capitalisation, as of Nov 8, 2026). Per share that is $7.46; our models calculate a fair value of $8.72 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about KRO?
Our models span a range for Kronos Worldwide Inc: cautious scenario $6.50, base $8.72, optimistic $13.00 per share (as of Nov 8, 2026, price $7.46). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the PEG ratio of KRO?
The PEG ratio of Kronos Worldwide Inc is 1.36 (P/E divided by earnings growth, as of Nov 8, 2026). That is above 1, so the growth is already paid for in the price.
How solid is the balance sheet of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Balance-sheet figures for Kronos Worldwide Inc (as of Nov 8, 2026): return on equity −4.7%, debt of 0.74 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 37/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is KRO from its 52-week high?
Kronos Worldwide Inc trades at $7.46, about 16% below its 52-week high of $8.86 and 78% above the low of $4.19 (as of Nov 6, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $8.72 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Kronos Worldwide Inc?
From the same area (Basic Materials) we also value Linde plc, Ecolab Inc, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Kronos Worldwide Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Nov 8, 2026: price $7.46, calculated fair value $8.72 (+17%), Quality Score 37/100, from 1 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of KRO calculated?
We run Kronos Worldwide Inc through 1 models from 1 family: Asset-Based. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the fair value of $8.72 builds on their evidence-weighted average, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.3% above its aggregate fair value. Kronos Worldwide Inc currently trades 14% below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The closing price on Nov 6, 2026 was $7.46. Our model-based fair value is $8.72, about +17% upside (undervalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Kronos Worldwide Inc right now?
A fairly wide model range ($6.50 to $13.00) leaves room in how you read the outcome. Evidence is limited here (fewer models, shorter history), so the fair value is a rougher estimate than usual.

Key figures of Kronos Worldwide Inc

How large is the market capitalisation of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The market capitalisation of Kronos Worldwide Inc is $859M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Kronos Worldwide Inc is 0.42 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Earnings per share at Kronos Worldwide Inc are $−0.3300. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the dividend yield of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The dividend yield of Kronos Worldwide Inc is 2.7%. Yearly dividend relative to the share price. 3% pays 3 per 100 invested. Below: how much of profit is used for it.
What is the net margin of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The net margin of Kronos Worldwide Inc is −1.9% (last twelve months). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Kronos Worldwide Inc is −4.7% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Kronos Worldwide Inc is 3.7% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
The operating margin of Kronos Worldwide Inc is 11.0% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Revenue at Kronos Worldwide Inc is growing +18.4% versus a year earlier (3y avg −1.2%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO)?
Earnings per share at Kronos Worldwide Inc are growing +125% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) generate?
The free cash flow of Kronos Worldwide Inc is −$40.4M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) carry?
The net debt of Kronos Worldwide Inc is $540M (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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