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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
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Rank in coverage
Top 35%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$859M
small-cap · #4 of 9 peers
Summary
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Kronos Worldwide Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Kronos Worldwide Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $859M. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 9 Industrial Inorganic Chemicals issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KRO is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How KRO ranks among 5379 stocks
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Fundamentals
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Industrial Inorganic Chemicals peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KRO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $859M | 4/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.14x | 5/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% | 4/8 |
| EPS | $-0.75 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $6.52 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $16.88 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KRO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -14.6% | 8/9 |
| ROA | -6.3% | 7/10 |
| ROIC | -2.2% | 8/10 |
| Gross Margin | 11.8% | 7/8 |
| Operating Margin | -1.6% | 6/9 |
| Net Margin | -5.6% | 6/9 |
| EBT Margin | -5.0% | 6/9 |
| Tax Rate | -13.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | KRO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.30x | 4/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.55x | 3/8 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.32x | 3/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.32x | 4/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.3x | 5/10 |
| Working Capital | $657M | 3/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KRO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $86M | 6/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KRO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.11x | 1/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.4x | 6/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.8x | 4/8 |
| Days Inventory | 106 days | 2/7 |
| Payables Period | 37 days | 4/6 |
Income Statement
| Metric | KRO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.94B | 6/8 |
| Operating Income | -$32M | 8/10 |
| Net Income | -$109M | 9/10 |
| SG&A Expense | $250M | 5/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.71B | 4/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KRO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.20 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 115M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $943M | 54.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $27M | 1.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $498M | 28.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $993M | 56.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $113M | 6.5% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Industrial Inorganic Chemicals
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Kronos Worldwide Inc (Industrial Inorganic Chemicals): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | ▲ | $859M |
| LIN Linde Plc | ▼ | $226.85B |
| APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | ▼ | $64.35B |
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | ▼ | $1.99B |
| TROX Tronox Holdings Plc | ▲ | $559M |
| LXFR Luxfer Holdings Plc | ▼ | $462M |
| VHI Valhi Inc /De/ | ▲ | $405M |
| NL Nli Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $324M |
| LTBR Lightbridge Corp | ▲ | $211M |
| HGAS Global Gas Corp | ▲ | N/A |
Where KRO sits on the market map
Industrial Applications and Services · Industrial Inorganic Chemicals
News
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) stock news
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FAQ
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Kronos Worldwide Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Kronos Worldwide Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KRO is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Kronos Worldwide Inc forecasts updated?
Kronos Worldwide Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Kronos Worldwide Inc's industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, KRO included, share the SEC industry code Industrial Inorganic Chemicals. The largest are: Linde Plc (LIN), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD), Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX), Tronox Holdings Plc (TROX), Luxfer Holdings Plc (LXFR), Valhi Inc /De/ (VHI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.