QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION (KWR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KWR • US7473161070
147.03 USD
-1.1 (-0.74%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
147.03 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:15:04 PM
Taking everything into account, KWR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWR was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. KWR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
- In multiple years KWR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KWR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KWR (-0.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of -0.18%, KWR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- KWR's Return On Invested Capital of 6.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWR outperforms 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 6.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.01%, KWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- KWR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.97%, KWR is in the better half of 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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
- The number of shares outstanding for KWR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- KWR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that KWR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KWR (2.50) is better than 69.88% 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.
- KWR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating KWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, KWR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC13%
2.3 Liquidity
- KWR has a Current Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that KWR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- KWR has a better Current ratio (2.42) than 69.88% of its industry peers.
- KWR has a Quick Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that KWR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 |
3. Growth
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.
- 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 14.74% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y22.12%
EPS Next 2Y19.3%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.97%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.94, KWR is valued on the expensive side.
- 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 27.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.15, the valuation of KWR can be described as rather expensive.
- 61.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KWR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KWR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KWR's earnings are expected to grow with 14.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y19.3%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KWR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KWR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.85%.
- KWR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of KWR decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- KWR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- KWR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-1385.7%
EPS Next 2Y19.3%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
147.03
-1.1 (-0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners90.51%
Inst Owner Change0.55%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap2.55B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-2.48M
Analysts80
Price Target170.85 (16.2%)
Short Float %13.46%
Short Ratio13.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.85%
DP-1385.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.508)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.47 |
EPS(TTM)7.02
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)8.57
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)4.65
FCFY3.16%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY5.35%
SpS108.92
BVpS79.19
TBVpS-0.12
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)2.62
Graham Number111.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.5 |
F-Score4
WACC13%
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 Y22.12%
EPS Next 2Y19.3%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.9%
Sales Q2Q%5.49%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.97%
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 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 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 20.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.
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 22.12% in the next year.