Quaker Chemical Corporation
KWRBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Quaker Chemical Corporation focuses on Specialty Chemicals services and products. Quaker Chemical Corporation, doing business as Quaker Houghton, provides industrial process fluids worldwide. The company carries a $2.55B 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
$2.55B
Beta
1.42
P/E (TTM)
544.22
P/E (Fwd)
16.75
EPS (TTM)
$0.27
EPS (Fwd)
$8.77
ROE
0.3%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$169.7M
Total Debt
$909.5M
Free CF
$108.4M
52W Change
35.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Quaker Chemical Corporation carries $909.5M in total debt against $169.7M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 5.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $108.4M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 0.3% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.3% 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. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing KWR.