QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KWR • US7473161070

141.8 USD
-3.97 (-2.72%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
141.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:23:34 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KWR. KWR was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. KWR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, KWR is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KWR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year KWR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KWR reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years KWR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KWR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKWR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of KWR (-0.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of KWR (-0.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KWR (6.18%) is better than 67.47% of its industry peers.
  • KWR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.99%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.09%
ROE -0.18%
ROIC 6.18%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)2.41%
ROE(3y)5.5%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)6.99%
ROIC(5y)6.3%
KWR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKWR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • KWR has a Operating Margin of 10.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KWR outperforms 55.42% of its industry peers.
  • KWR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 35.97%, KWR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KWR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.01%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.97%
OM growth 3Y8.48%
OM growth 5Y1.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
KWR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKWR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KWR is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KWR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KWR has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KWR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KWR Yearly Shares OutstandingKWR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
KWR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKWR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that KWR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KWR has a Altman-Z score of 2.49. This is in the better half of the industry: KWR outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
  • KWR has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KWR would need 10.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • KWR's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWR outperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that KWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KWR (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 10.8
Altman-Z 2.49
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC12.89%
KWR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKWR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.42 indicates that KWR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • KWR has a Current ratio of 2.42. This is in the better half of the industry: KWR outperforms 69.88% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.72 indicates that KWR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of KWR (1.72) is better than 72.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 1.72
KWR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKWR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KWR have decreased by -5.65% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.99% on average over the past years.
  • KWR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.66%.
  • Measured over the past years, KWR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.65%
EPS 3Y6.15%
EPS 5Y7.99%
EPS Q2Q%24.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.9%
Sales Q2Q%5.49%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KWR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.07% on average per year.
  • KWR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.65%
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y16.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KWR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKWR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2030 2031 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KWR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKWR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.20, the valuation of KWR can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • KWR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KWR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • KWR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.2
Fwd PE 17.47
KWR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKWR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KWR.
  • KWR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.51
EV/EBITDA 11.39
KWR Per share dataKWR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • KWR's earnings are expected to grow with 16.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)2.53
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y16.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • KWR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, KWR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • KWR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KWR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.85%.
  • KWR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of KWR decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
KWR Yearly Dividends per shareKWR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of KWR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KWR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • KWR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-1385.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y16.07%
KWR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKWR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

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QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

NYSE:KWR (3/3/2026, 8:23:34 PM)

After market: 141.8 0 (0%)

141.8

-3.97 (-2.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners90.51%
Inst Owner Change0.55%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap2.46B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-2.48M
Analysts80
Price Target170.85 (20.49%)
Short Float %13.65%
Short Ratio11.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.85%
DP-1385.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.7%
Max EPS beat(2)2.05%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.7%
Max EPS beat(4)2.05%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.71%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.65%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.12%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)0.9%
PT rev (3m)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.2
Fwd PE 17.47
P/S 1.3
P/FCF 30.51
P/OCF 18.02
P/B 1.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.39
EPS(TTM)7.02
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)8.12
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)4.65
FCFY3.28%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY5.55%
SpS108.92
BVpS79.19
TBVpS-0.12
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)2.53
Graham Number111.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.09%
ROE -0.18%
ROCE 7.82%
ROIC 6.18%
ROICexc 6.67%
ROICexgc 17.31%
OM 10.01%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.97%
FCFM 4.27%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)2.41%
ROE(3y)5.5%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)6.99%
ROIC(5y)6.3%
ROICexc(3y)7.61%
ROICexc(5y)6.83%
ROICexgc(3y)21.44%
ROICexgc(5y)19.82%
ROCE(3y)8.85%
ROCE(5y)7.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.85%
OM growth 3Y8.48%
OM growth 5Y1.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 10.8
Debt/EBITDA 2.96
Cap/Depr 59.77%
Cap/Sales 2.96%
Interest Coverage 4.42
Cash Conversion 48.31%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 1.72
Altman-Z 2.49
F-Score4
WACC12.89%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)52.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.65%
EPS 3Y6.15%
EPS 5Y7.99%
EPS Q2Q%24.06%
EPS Next Y15.65%
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y16.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.9%
Sales Q2Q%5.49%
Revenue Next Year4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.09%
EBIT growth 3Y7.45%
EBIT growth 5Y8%
EBIT Next Year58.56%
EBIT Next 3Y20.09%
EBIT Next 5Y14.21%
FCF growth 1Y-50.49%
FCF growth 3Y82.32%
FCF growth 5Y-12.87%
OCF growth 1Y-33.3%
OCF growth 3Y48.34%
OCF growth 5Y-5.22%

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION / KWR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KWR.


Can you provide the valuation status for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION?

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) is 20.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.79.


What is the earnings growth outlook for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) is expected to grow by 15.65% in the next year.