KRO Kronos Worldwide PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Kronos Worldwide stock as of Mar 21, 2025 is 10.28. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.75 and the stock price of $7.71 per share.

KRO PE ratio history

How has KRO's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Kronos Worldwide for the last ten years is 56.92. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 10.28 is 82% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KRO's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2024 quarter at 1,255, when the price was $12.55 and the EPS was $0.01. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 6.51 with a price of $11.52 and an EPS of $1.77.

Today
10.28
Average
56.92
Median
13.98
Minimum
6.51
Maximum
1,255

Kronos Worldwide PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 174.5% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -73.91% in 2017

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 13 N/A $9.75 $0.75
2023 N/A N/A $9.94 -$0.43
2022 10.44 -31.85% $9.4 $0.9
2021 15.32 -43.49% $15.01 $0.98
2020 27.11 51.71% $14.91 $0.55
2019 17.87 174.5% $13.4 $0.75
2018 6.51 -22.68% $11.52 $1.77
2017 8.42 -73.91% $25.77 $3.06
2016 32.27 N/A $11.94 $0.37
2015 N/A N/A $5.64 -$1.5
2014 15.14 N/A $13.02 $0.86
2013 N/A N/A $19.05 -$0.88
2012 10.32 58.53% $19.5 $1.89
2011 6.51 -60.47% $18.04 $2.77
2010 16.47 N/A $21.25 $1.29

Kronos Worldwide PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 13 -15.42% $9.75 $0.75
Sep 2024 15.37 -98.78% $12.45 $0.81
Jun 2024 1,255 N/A $12.55 $0.01
Mar 2024 N/A N/A $11.8 -$0.23
Dec 2023 N/A N/A $9.94 -$0.43
Sep 2023 N/A N/A $7.75 -$0.56
Jun 2023 N/A N/A $8.73 -$0.2
Mar 2023 34.11 226.72% $9.21 $0.27
Dec 2022 10.44 51.97% $9.4 $0.9
Sep 2022 6.87 -44.37% $9.34 $1.36
Jun 2022 12.35 4.22% $18.4 $1.49
Mar 2022 11.85 -22.65% $15.52 $1.31
Dec 2021 15.32 -2.48% $15.01 $0.98
Sep 2021 15.71 -39.67% $12.41 $0.79
Jun 2021 26.04 -16.59% $14.32 $0.55

KRO average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of KRO for the past years

The current PE ratio of KRO is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
169.87
5-year avg
95.4
10-year avg
56.92
15-year avg
43.91

KRO PE vs peers

What is KRO's PE ratio compared to its peers

KRO's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks DD and SXT, but it is above VHI's and NL's. Kronos Worldwide is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (10.28) than its peers average of 19.87.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
VHI Valhi Inc 4.6 $493.74M
NL Nl Industries Inc 5.54 $373.69M
KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc 10.28 $886.93M
SXT Sensient Technologies Corp 24.59 $3.09B
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 44.74 $31.42B
HUN Huntsman CORP N/A $2.81B
TROX Tronox Holdings plc N/A $1.14B

Frequently asked questions

What is Kronos Worldwide's PE ratio?

As of Mar 21, 2025, KRO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10.28.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kronos Worldwide (KRO)?

Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for KRO stock is 169.87.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kronos Worldwide (KRO)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for KRO stock is 95.4.

What is the highest PE ratio for KRO?

Over the last ten years, the Jun 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 1,255.

How does the current PE ratio for KRO compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of KRO is 82% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is KRO's PE ratio calculated (Kronos Worldwide PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Mar 21, 2025), Kronos Worldwide's share price is $7.71. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.75. Therefore, Kronos Worldwide's price to earnings ratio for today is 10.28. PE RATIO(10.28) = STOCK PRICE($7.71) / TTM EPS($0.75)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.