KRO Kronos Worldwide PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Kronos Worldwide stock as of Nov 15, 2024 is 14.02. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.81 and the stock price of $11.36 per share.
KRO PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Kronos Worldwide for the last ten years is 56.99. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 14.02 is 75% 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.
Kronos Worldwide PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 174.5% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -73.91% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 10.44 | -31.85% |
| 2021 | 15.32 | -43.49% |
| 2020 | 27.11 | 51.71% |
| 2019 | 17.87 | 174.5% |
| 2018 | 6.51 | -22.68% |
| 2017 | 8.42 | -73.91% |
| 2016 | 32.27 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 15.14 | N/A |
KRO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of KRO is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KRO PE vs 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 (14.02) than its peers average of 23.32.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NL Nl Industries Inc | 6.7 | $389.32M |
| VHI Valhi Inc | 7.73 | $682.75M |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 14.02 | $1.31B |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 36.67 | $3.26B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 42.19 | $34.21B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.38B |
| TROX Tronox Holdings plc | N/A | $1.74B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kronos Worldwide's PE ratio?
As of Nov 15, 2024, KRO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.02.
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 170.16.
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 95.71.
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 75% 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 (Nov 15, 2024), Kronos Worldwide's share price is $11.36. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.81. Therefore, Kronos Worldwide's price to earnings ratio for today is 14.02. PE RATIO(14.02) = STOCK PRICE($11.36) / TTM EPS($0.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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