QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KWR - US7473161070 - Common Stock
141.98 USD
+0.41 (+0.29%)
KWR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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.
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.
Of the past 5 years KWR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KWR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KWR has a Return On Assets of -0.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KWR outperforms 46.99% of its industry peers.
KWR has a Return On Equity (-0.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.72%, KWR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.63% of the companies in the same industry.
KWR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.46%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWR has grown nicely.
KWR has a Operating Margin (9.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 73.49% of its industry peers.
KWR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
2.2 Solvency
KWR has an Altman-Z score of 2.36. This is not the best score and indicates that KWR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.36, KWR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWR is 7.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take KWR, 7.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.89, KWR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
KWR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating KWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KWR (0.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.56%
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.
KWR has a better Current ratio (2.56) than 68.67% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.87, KWR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KWR have decreased strongly by -19.13% in the last year.
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 -3.09%.
Measured over the past years, KWR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.13%
EPS 3Y2.79%
EPS 5Y4.85%
EPS Q2Q%-19.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.09%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.17%
Sales Q2Q%4.28%
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 8.21% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.81, the valuation of KWR can be described as rather expensive.
KWR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, KWR is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.24, which indicates a correct valuation of KWR.
KWR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KWR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KWR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KWR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWR is cheaper than 69.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.49
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%, KWR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KWR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.43.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KWR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
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
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.
The dividend of KWR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-473.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
NYSE:KWR (9/15/2025, 1:18:58 PM)
141.98
+0.41 (+0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.21%
Inst Owner Change0.79%
Ins Owners0.88%
Ins Owner Change0.26%
Market Cap2.47B
Analysts82.22
Price Target157.9 (11.21%)
Short Float %14.31%
Short Ratio10.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.75%
DP-473.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)4.03%
PT rev (3m)13.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.15 |
EPS(TTM)6.51
EY4.59%
EPS(NY)8.74
Fwd EY6.16%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)9.75
OCFY6.87%
SpS105.39
BVpS77.18
TBVpS-3.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.86%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.56%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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)-19.13%
EPS 3Y2.79%
EPS 5Y4.85%
EPS Q2Q%-19.72%
EPS Next Y-1.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.09%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.17%
Sales Q2Q%4.28%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.04%
EBIT growth 3Y4.61%
EBIT growth 5Y13.19%
EBIT Next Year38.51%
EBIT Next 3Y16.9%
EBIT Next 5Y12.98%
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%