Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
KROBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframeKronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company carries a $757.0M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company offers TiO2 in two crystalline forms comprising rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Market Cap
$757.0M
Beta
0.98
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
16.87
EPS (TTM)
$-1.14
EPS (Fwd)
$0.39
ROE
-16.8%
ROA
-2.3%
Cash
$25.7M
Total Debt
$621.5M
Free CF
$52.3M
52W Change
5.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. carries $621.5M in total debt against $25.7M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 24.2x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $52.2M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at -16.8%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.93B (2022) to $1.86B (2025).
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing KRO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.