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QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KWR - US7473161070 - Common Stock

137.33 USD
-5.32 (-3.73%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 7:03:28 PM
137.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/12/2025, 7:03:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KWR. KWR was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. KWR has an average financial health and profitability rating. KWR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KWR was profitable.
KWR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KWR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KWR had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KWR (-0.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.53%, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
KWR has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KWR outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KWR is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.25%
ROE -0.53%
ROIC 4.72%
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)2.7%
ROE(3y)5.15%
ROE(5y)5.43%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
KWR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKWR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KWR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.63%, KWR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWR has grown nicely.
KWR has a Gross Margin of 36.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: KWR outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
KWR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.11%
OM growth 3Y3.1%
OM growth 5Y2.74%
PM growth 3Y-2.72%
PM growth 5Y17.86%
GM growth 3Y3.37%
GM growth 5Y1.51%
KWR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKWR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KWR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWR has less shares outstanding
KWR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KWR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KWR Yearly Shares OutstandingKWR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
KWR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKWR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that KWR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KWR (2.36) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
KWR has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.89. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KWR would need 7.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KWR's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWR outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
KWR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating KWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.67, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 7.89
Altman-Z 2.36
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.1%
KWR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKWR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KWR has a Current Ratio of 2.56. This indicates that KWR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.56, KWR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
KWR has a Quick Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that KWR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KWR has a Quick ratio of 1.87. This is in the better half of the industry: KWR outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 1.87
KWR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKWR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KWR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.08%.
Measured over the past 5 years, KWR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.85% on average per year.
KWR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.82%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.08%
EPS 3Y2.79%
EPS 5Y4.85%
EPS Q2Q%10.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.17%
Sales Q2Q%6.83%

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 9.27% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.42%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.27%
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KWR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKWR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KWR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
KWR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.32, the valuation of KWR can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KWR.
KWR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 16.32
KWR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKWR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KWR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.14
EV/EBITDA 12.22
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 decent profitability rating of KWR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.22
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KWR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%.
KWR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.95.
KWR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.54%

5.2 History

The dividend of KWR has a limited annual growth rate of 5.75%.
KWR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KWR has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
KWR Yearly Dividends per shareKWR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

KWR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of KWR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-473.62%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
KWR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKWR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

NYSE:KWR (11/12/2025, 7:03:28 PM)

After market: 137.33 0 (0%)

137.33

-5.32 (-3.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners87.5%
Inst Owner Change-3.19%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap2.39B
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-7.17M
Analysts82.22
Price Target157.9 (14.98%)
Short Float %14.58%
Short Ratio17.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.54%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.75%
DP-473.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.508)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.36%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.37%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.36%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.26%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.79%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.84%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.98%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 16.32
P/S 1.3
P/FCF 20.14
P/OCF 14.08
P/B 1.78
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.22
EPS(TTM)6.7
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)8.42
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)9.75
OCFY7.1%
SpS105.39
BVpS77.18
TBVpS-3.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.22
Graham Number107.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.25%
ROE -0.53%
ROCE 7.15%
ROIC 4.72%
ROICexc 5.14%
ROICexgc 13.6%
OM 9.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.11%
FCFM 6.47%
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)2.7%
ROE(3y)5.15%
ROE(5y)5.43%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
ROICexc(3y)5.95%
ROICexc(5y)5.3%
ROICexgc(3y)17.1%
ROICexgc(5y)16.42%
ROCE(3y)8.29%
ROCE(5y)7.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.58%
OM growth 3Y3.1%
OM growth 5Y2.74%
PM growth 3Y-2.72%
PM growth 5Y17.86%
GM growth 3Y3.37%
GM growth 5Y1.51%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 7.89
Debt/EBITDA 3.41
Cap/Depr 58.97%
Cap/Sales 2.78%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 64.48%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 1.87
Altman-Z 2.36
F-Score3
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)44.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.08%
EPS 3Y2.79%
EPS 5Y4.85%
EPS Q2Q%10.05%
EPS Next Y-2.42%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.17%
Sales Q2Q%6.83%
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.04%
EBIT growth 3Y4.61%
EBIT growth 5Y13.19%
EBIT Next Year39.59%
EBIT Next 3Y17.4%
EBIT Next 5Y13.45%
FCF growth 1Y-12.72%
FCF growth 3Y81.11%
FCF growth 5Y19.46%
OCF growth 1Y1.96%
OCF growth 3Y61.13%
OCF growth 5Y19.95%

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION / KWR FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KWR.


What is the valuation status for KWR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION?

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KWR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) is 20.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.78.


What is the expected EPS growth for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) is expected to decline by -2.42% in the next year.