Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of Kronos Worldwide Inc $3.78, price $8.43, upside -55.2%, quality 39 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $4.21 – $15.71 · fair‑value band $3.08 – $4.46 · the $8.43 price screens above the $3.78 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 3 fiscal years are left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. 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 $8.43, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $3.78, implying the stock looks roughly 123.0% overvalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the Asset-Based group reads highest at a median of $4.37 per share, and 0 of the 3 models we run sit above the $8.43 price.
Bear case: the Dividend Discount group reads lowest at $1.92, and 3 of the 3 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is low.
Scenario range: $3.08 (bear) to $4.46 (bull), the price of $8.43 sits above 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 39/100 (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 $969M · P/S ratio 0.42 · EPS (TTM) $−1.16 · Dividend yield 2.4% · Net margin −6.0% · Return on equity −16.8% · Return on assets (EBIT) 3.7% · Operating margin 3.4%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 28 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 5% below its 52-week high and 100% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Basic Materials peers we cover trades at −40% fair-value upside, at −55%, KRO screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $3.08Fair Value $3.78Bull $4.46
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.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.Evidence ⓘEvidence = 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.
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%
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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
News mood ⓘNews mood, the average tone of recent news (93 articles), rated against how stocks are usually covered. 🚀 Hype = unusually upbeat · 🙂 Positive = above average · 😐 Neutral = typical · 🙁 Negative = below average · 😨 Very negative = unusually downbeat. It reflects the tone of coverage, not our valuation.Positive
Recent news coverage is more positive than average.
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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 · 714 stocks
Beats the industry median on 5/11 measures
A mixed picture versus its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score39 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside−55% · Below median
Profitability
Return on assets−2% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (TTM)−7% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (TTM)3% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth4% · Above median
Dividend yield (TTM)2.4% · Above median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.74× · Highest 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Specialty Chemicals median · lower = cheaper
P/B1.29× · Cheaper than median
P/S (TTM)0.52× · Cheapest 25%
PEG1.36× · Cheaper than median
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 0
FUTURE (revenue growth)21· sector 21
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 23
HEALTH (low debt)63· sector 95
DIVIDEND (yield)47· sector 29
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
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Is Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 23, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $3.78 versus a price of $8.43, about −55% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of KRO?
Our model-based fair value for Kronos Worldwide Inc is $3.78 (as of Sep 23, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $8.43.
What is the quality score of KRO?
Kronos Worldwide Inc has a Quality Score of 39/100. 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 $3.78 (as of Sep 23, 2026) from 3 valuation models. Cautious scenario $3.08, optimistic scenario $4.46. 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 $3.78, about −55% upside versus a price of $8.43 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $3.08, optimistic scenario $4.46. 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 $1.9B (latest available figure, as of Sep 23, 2026).
Does Kronos Worldwide Inc pay a dividend?
Kronos Worldwide Inc currently shows a dividend yield of about 2.37% relative to its recent price (as of Sep 23, 2026).
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 $3.78 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026), against a price of $8.43. It is the blended result of 3 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Kronos Worldwide Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 23, 2026, KRO trades above its calculated fair value: price $8.43, fair value $3.78, a gap of about −55% (overvalued). 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 ($8.43); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($3.78). For Kronos Worldwide Inc the two are $4.65 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 $969M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 23, 2026). Per share that is $8.43; our models calculate a fair value of $3.78 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about KRO?
Our models span a range for Kronos Worldwide Inc: cautious scenario $3.08, base $3.78, optimistic $4.46 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026, price $8.43). 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 Sep 23, 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 Sep 23, 2026): return on equity −16.8%, debt of 0.74 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 39/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is KRO from its 52-week high?
Kronos Worldwide Inc trades at $8.43, about 5% below its 52-week high of $8.91 and 100% above the low of $4.21 (as of Sep 23, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $3.78 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Kronos Worldwide Inc?
From the same area (Basic Materials) we also value Linde plc, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Ecolab Inc, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc, 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 Sep 23, 2026: price $8.43, calculated fair value $3.78 (−55%), Quality Score 39/100, from 3 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 3 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $3.78, 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 14.1 % above its aggregate fair value. Kronos Worldwide Inc itself currently trades above fair value. 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 Sep 23, 2026 was $8.43. Our model-based fair value is $3.78, about −55% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Kronos Worldwide Inc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($4.46). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (39/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution.
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 $969M. 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 $−1.16. 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 2.4%. 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 −6.0% (fiscal year 2025). 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 −16.8% (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 3.4% (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 +4.1% 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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