Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, KRO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Kronos Worldwide Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $855M. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 10 Industrial Inorganic Chemicals issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For KRO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 36.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 23.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How KRO ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
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 | $855M | 5/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.14x | 5/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% | 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 | 5/11 |
| 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 | 3/11 |
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 | – |
| Net Income Growth | -262.1% | 6/7 |
| EPS Growth | -250.0% | 6/7 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $943M | 54.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $27M | 1.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $498M | 28.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $993M | 57.0% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $113M | 6.5% of assets |
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Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Kronos Worldwide Inc (Industrial Inorganic Chemicals): 11 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 (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | ▶ | $855M |
| LIN Linde Plc | ▼ | $229.77B |
| APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | ▶ | $66.71B |
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | ▶ | $1.96B |
| STDN Standard Nuclear, Inc. | ▼ | $1.91B |
| TROX Tronox Holdings Plc | ▲ | $554M |
| LXFR Luxfer Holdings Plc | ▼ | $461M |
| VHI Valhi Inc /De/ | ▲ | $416M |
| NL Nli Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $324M |
| LTBR Lightbridge Corp | ▲ | $195M |
| HGAS Global Gas Corp | ▲ | N/A |
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Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, KRO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Kronos Worldwide Inc stock predictions?
For KRO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 36.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 23.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% 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. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Kronos Worldwide Inc's industry peers?
11 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), Standard Nuclear, Inc. (STDN), Tronox Holdings Plc (TROX), Luxfer Holdings Plc (LXFR).
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.