QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KWR • US7473161070

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130.08 USD
+7.78 (+6.36%)
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This KWR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KWR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KWR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KWR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KWR reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • KWR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.09%, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.18%, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KWR (6.18%) is better than 69.51% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KWR is in line with the industry average of 6.46%.
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

  • The Operating Margin of KWR (10.01%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KWR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KWR's Gross Margin of 35.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWR outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
  • 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. KWR Health Analysis

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.
  • KWR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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 2.32 indicates that KWR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KWR has a better Altman-Z score (2.32) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KWR is 10.80, which is on the high side as it means it would take KWR, 10.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.80, KWR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KWR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating KWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KWR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KWR outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 10.8
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC12.78%
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's Current ratio of 2.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWR outperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.72 indicates that KWR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.72, KWR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
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. KWR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KWR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.65%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.99% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.66% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.90% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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 Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
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. KWR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.53 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KWR.
  • KWR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWR is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KWR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.02, the valuation of KWR can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWR is valued a bit cheaper than 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say KWR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.53
Fwd PE 16.02
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWR is valued a bit cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.99
EV/EBITDA 9.95
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

  • KWR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KWR's earnings are expected to grow with 16.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)2.32
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y16.07%

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5. KWR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KWR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, KWR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • KWR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.63%

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 in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.85%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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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KWR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

NYSE:KWR (4/8/2026, 1:23:06 PM)

130.08

+7.78 (+6.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners92.23%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change0.28%
Market Cap2.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-2.48M
Analysts80
Price Target186.66 (43.5%)
Short Float %13.6%
Short Ratio10.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.63%
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.85%
DP-1385.7%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)9.25%
PT rev (3m)10.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.53
Fwd PE 16.02
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 27.99
P/OCF 16.53
P/B 1.64
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.95
EPS(TTM)7.02
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)8.12
Fwd EY6.24%
FCF(TTM)4.65
FCFY3.57%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY6.05%
SpS108.92
BVpS79.19
TBVpS-0.12
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)2.32
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 2.32
F-Score4
WACC12.78%
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 Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.09%
EBIT growth 3Y7.45%
EBIT growth 5Y8%
EBIT Next Year55.02%
EBIT Next 3Y20.92%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 10 to QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KWR stock?

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


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) is 18.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KWR stock?

The dividend rating of QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -1385.7%.