Quaker Chemical Corporation
KWRBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframeQuaker Chemical Corporation, doing business as Quaker Houghton, provides industrial process fluids worldwide. The company carries a $2.68B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. The company develops, produces, and markets various formulated specialty chemical products; and offers chemical management services for various heavy industrial and manufacturing applications.
Market Cap
$2.68B
Beta
1.40
P/E (TTM)
27.79
P/E (Fwd)
16.30
EPS (TTM)
$5.61
EPS (Fwd)
$9.56
ROE
7.2%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$155.2M
Total Debt
$923.8M
Free CF
$129.9M
52W Change
17.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KWR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, KWR finished 5.79% above its 150-day moving average ($147.91) and 5.12% above its 200-day moving average ($148.86). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KWR overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, KWR's RSI(14) was 47.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Quaker Chemical Corporation carries $923.8M in total debt against $155.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 6.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $129.9M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 7.2% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.94B (2022) to $1.89B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing KWR's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.