Quaker Chemical Corporation
KWRBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. The company carries a $2.77B 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
$2.77B
Beta
1.39
P/E (TTM)
28.77
P/E (Fwd)
16.92
EPS (TTM)
$5.59
EPS (Fwd)
$9.51
ROE
7.2%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$155.2M
Total Debt
$923.8M
Free CF
$129.9M
52W Change
16.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KWR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 21, 2026 close, KWR finished 12.29% above its 150-day moving average ($146.79) and 14.09% above its 200-day moving average ($144.47). 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 August 21, 2026 close, KWR's RSI(14) was 55.4, 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.
The company holds $155.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $923.8M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $129.9M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 7.2%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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).
Quaker Chemical Corporation 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 KWR's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.