KWR
Quaker Chemical
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As of Jun 22, 2026, the Quaker Chemical stock's PE ratio is 536.57. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.28 and stock price of $150.24.
KWR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Quaker Chemical has averaged 82.66 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 536.57 is 549% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, KWR's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2026 quarter at 443.68, when the price was $124.23 and the EPS was $0.28. The lowest point was in the Dec 2024 quarter, when it reached 21.62 with a price of $140.76 and an EPS of $6.51.
Quaker Chemical PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 257.49% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -70.09% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N/A | N/A | $137.31 | -$0.14 |
| 2024 | 21.62 | -36.49% | $140.76 | $6.51 |
| 2023 | 34.04 | N/A | $213.42 | $6.27 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $166.9 | -$0.89 |
| 2021 | 33.99 | -70.09% | $230.78 | $6.79 |
| 2020 | 113.63 | 43.65% | $253.39 | $2.23 |
| 2019 | 79.1 | 98.49% | $164.52 | $2.08 |
| 2018 | 39.85 | -59.57% | $177.71 | $4.46 |
| 2017 | 98.56 | 257.49% | $150.79 | $1.53 |
| 2016 | 27.57 | 37.03% | $127.94 | $4.64 |
| 2015 | 20.12 | -6.68% | $77.26 | $3.84 |
| 2014 | 21.56 | 19.71% | $92.04 | $4.27 |
| 2013 | 18.01 | 21.69% | $77.07 | $4.28 |
| 2012 | 14.8 | 41.22% | $53.86 | $3.64 |
| 2011 | 10.48 | -28.32% | $38.89 | $3.71 |
Quaker Chemical PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 443.68 | N/A | $124.23 | $0.28 |
| Dec 2025 | N/A | N/A | $137.31 | -$0.14 |
| Sep 2025 | N/A | N/A | $131.75 | -$0.5 |
| Jun 2025 | N/A | N/A | $111.94 | -$0.44 |
| Mar 2025 | 23.41 | 8.28% | $123.61 | $5.28 |
| Dec 2024 | 21.62 | -12.36% | $140.76 | $6.51 |
| Sep 2024 | 24.67 | 0.16% | $168.49 | $6.83 |
| Jun 2024 | 24.63 | -21.03% | $169.7 | $6.89 |
| Mar 2024 | 31.19 | -8.37% | $205.25 | $6.58 |
| Dec 2023 | 34.04 | -80.85% | $213.42 | $6.27 |
| Sep 2023 | 177.78 | -57.13% | $160 | $0.9 |
| Jun 2023 | 414.68 | N/A | $194.9 | $0.47 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $197.95 | -$0.36 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $166.9 | -$0.89 |
| Sep 2022 | 33.11 | 3.18% | $144.38 | $4.36 |
KWR Price vs fair value
KWR average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
KWR's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Quaker Chemical's price to earnings (P/E) of 536.57 is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average.
KWR PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks HWKN and WDFC, KWR's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WDFC Wd 40 Co | 38.51 | $3.06B |
| HWKN Hawkins Inc | 41.57 | $3.41B |
| KWR Quaker Chemical Corp | 523.25 | $2.54B |
| ACET Adicet Bio Inc | N/A | $76.19M |
| NTIC Northern Technologies International Corp | N/A | $78.31M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Quaker Chemical's PE ratio?
KWR's price to earnings ratio is 536.57 as of Jun 22, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Quaker Chemical (KWR)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for KWR stock is 132.86.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Quaker Chemical (KWR)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for KWR stock is 92.1.
What is the highest PE ratio for KWR?
The current PE of 536.57 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for KWR compare to its historical average?
KWR's price to earnings ratio is currently 549% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Quaker Chemical's PE ratio so high?
A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.
How is KWR's PE ratio calculated (Quaker Chemical PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 22, 2026), Quaker Chemical's share price is $150.24. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $0.28. Therefore, Quaker Chemical's PE ratio for today is 536.57. PE RATIO(536.57) = STOCK PRICE($150.24) / TTM EPS($0.28)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.