QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KWR - US7473161070 - Common Stock
126.53 USD
-1.12 (-0.88%)
KWR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KWR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. KWR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.32%, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -0.66%, KWR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
KWR has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.80%. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.32% | ||
| ROE | -0.66% | ||
| ROIC | 4.8% |
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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.51%, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KWR (35.94%) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 35.94% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KWR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KWR remains at a similar level compared to 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 2.32. 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.
The Altman-Z score of KWR (2.32) is better than 71.95% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWR is 9.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take KWR, 9.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.03, KWR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that KWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that KWR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.47, KWR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
KWR has a Quick Ratio of 1.77. This is a normal value and indicates that KWR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KWR (1.77) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KWR have decreased strongly by -15.08% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.08% in the past year.
KWR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.08%
EPS 3Y2.79%
EPS 5Y4.85%
EPS Q2Q%10.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.08%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.17%
Sales Q2Q%6.83%
3.2 Future
KWR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.27% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.77% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.89, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. KWR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
KWR is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.03.
KWR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.42, KWR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KWR.
63.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.89
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, KWR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KWR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KWR has a limited annual growth rate of 5.75%.
KWR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
KWR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-380.8%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
NYSE:KWR (11/20/2025, 1:06:54 PM)
126.53
-1.12 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.5%
Inst Owner Change1.74%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap2.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.86B
Net Income(TTM)-8.99M
Analysts82.22
Price Target157.9 (24.79%)
Short Float %14.37%
Short Ratio16.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.75%
DP-380.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.58%
Max EPS beat(2)2.05%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.37%
Max EPS beat(4)2.05%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.03%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.97%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.49%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.72%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
EPS(TTM)6.7
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)8.42
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)5.57
FCFY4.4%
OCF(TTM)8.8
OCFY6.95%
SpS107.2
BVpS78.42
TBVpS-1.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.89
Graham Number108.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.32% | ||
| ROE | -0.66% | ||
| ROCE | 7.28% | ||
| ROIC | 4.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.45% | ||
| OM | 9.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 35.94% | ||
| FCFM | 5.2% |
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 Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
F-Score3
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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)0.08%
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-19.54%
EBIT growth 3Y4.61%
EBIT growth 5Y13.19%
EBIT Next Year39.59%
EBIT Next 3Y17.4%
EBIT Next 5Y13.45%
FCF growth 1Y-58.51%
FCF growth 3Y81.11%
FCF growth 5Y19.46%
OCF growth 1Y-42.84%
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 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KWR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) is 18.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
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.