KWR
Quaker Houghton
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As of Aug 1, 2026, the Quaker Houghton stock's PE ratio is 28.56. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.62 and stock price of $160.52.
KWR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Quaker Houghton has averaged 82.85 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 28.56 is 66% lower 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 Houghton 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 Houghton PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 28.27 | -93.63% | $158.87 | $5.62 |
| 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 |
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 lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Quaker Houghton's price to earnings (P/E) of 28.56 is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 21.91, Quaker Houghton's price to earnings (P/E) is 30% higher.
KWR PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks WDFC and HWKN, KWR's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KWR Quaker Houghton | 28.56 | $2.76B |
| HWKN Hawkins Inc | 33 | $2.67B |
| WDFC Wd 40 Co | 34.42 | $3.05B |
| ACET Adicet Bio Inc | N/A | $85.16M |
| NTIC Northern Technologies International Corp | N/A | $76.16M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Quaker Houghton's PE ratio?
KWR's price to earnings ratio is 28.56 as of Aug 1, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Quaker Houghton (KWR)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for KWR stock is 89.92.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Quaker Houghton (KWR)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for KWR stock is 92.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for KWR?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2026 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 443.68.
How does the current PE ratio for KWR compare to its historical average?
KWR's price to earnings ratio is currently 66% below its 10-year historical average.
How is KWR's PE ratio calculated (Quaker Houghton PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Aug 1, 2026), Quaker Houghton's share price is $160.52. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2026 is $5.62. Therefore, Quaker Houghton's PE ratio for today is 28.56. PE RATIO(28.56) = STOCK PRICE($160.52) / TTM EPS($5.62)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.