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. With a market capitalization of $827.2M, it sits in small-cap territory. 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
$827.2M
Beta
0.98
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
17.12
EPS (TTM)
$-1.16
EPS (Fwd)
$0.42
ROE
-16.8%
ROA
-2.3%
Cash
$25.7M
Total Debt
$621.5M
Free CF
$52.3M
52W Change
15.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, KRO has $25.7M in cash with $621.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. 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. ROE of -16.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.93B (2022) to $1.86B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Kronos Worldwide, Inc. and its sector.