Kronos Worldwide (FRA:K1W) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.35 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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FRA:K1W Kronos Worldwide Inc FRA:K1W
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What is Kronos Worldwide Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kronos Worldwide FRA:K1W +1.13% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:K1W with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Chemicals companies, Kronos Worldwide ranks better than 86.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Kronos Worldwide's current share price is €5.39. Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.41. Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:K1W' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.77   Max: 1.93
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Kronos Worldwide's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.93. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.77.

FRA:K1W's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
86.05% of 1276 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs FRA:K1W: 0.34

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kronos Worldwide's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.835. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €15.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kronos Worldwide  (FRA:K1W) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Kronos Worldwide Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kronos Worldwide Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kronos Worldwide Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kronos Worldwide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 0.55 0.58 0.56 0.25

Kronos Worldwide Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.35 0.32 0.25 0.36

FRA:K1W vs LWLG, KOP, MATV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kronos Worldwide Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Kronos Worldwide Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.39/15.41
=0.35

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kronos Worldwide's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.835/330.2130*330.2130
=3.835

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kronos Worldwide Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.735 241.018 3.747
201609 2.738 241.428 3.745
201612 2.729 241.432 3.733
201703 2.983 243.801 4.040
201706 3.390 244.955 4.570
201709 3.363 246.819 4.499
201712 3.305 246.524 4.427
201803 3.012 249.554 3.986
201806 3.485 251.989 4.567
201809 3.034 252.439 3.969
201812 2.650 251.233 3.483
201903 3.333 254.202 4.330
201906 3.700 256.143 4.770
201909 3.433 256.759 4.415
201912 2.897 256.974 3.723
202003 3.296 258.115 4.217
202006 2.968 257.797 3.802
202009 3.064 260.280 3.887
202012 2.950 260.474 3.740
202103 3.382 264.877 4.216
202106 3.439 271.696 4.180
202109 3.678 274.310 4.428
202112 3.801 278.802 4.502
202203 4.425 287.504 5.082
202206 4.630 296.311 5.160
202209 4.019 296.808 4.471
202212 2.798 296.797 3.113
202303 3.453 301.836 3.778
202306 3.554 305.109 3.846
202309 3.234 307.789 3.470
202312 3.188 306.746 3.432
202403 3.830 312.332 4.049
202406 4.043 314.175 4.249
202409 3.798 315.301 3.978
202412 3.514 315.605 3.677
202503 3.940 319.799 4.068
202506 3.727 322.561 3.815
202509 3.385 324.800 3.441
202512 3.106 324.054 3.165
202603 3.835 330.213 3.835

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.35 mean?
Kronos Worldwide (FRA:K1W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.35 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #178 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.35 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.93. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Kronos Worldwide's value of 0.35 is 72.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #178 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kronos Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kronos Worldwide's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LWLG and KOP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #178 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kronos Worldwide in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Kronos Worldwide's value of 0.35 is 72.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kronos Worldwide's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Kronos Worldwide has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kronos Worldwide's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.35 is 72.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kronos Worldwide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kronos Worldwide (FRA:K1W) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.13, compared to a current price of €5.39 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 72.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Kronos Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (FRA:K1W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kronos Worldwide (FRA:K1W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kronos Worldwide stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.39 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.13. GuruFocus considers Kronos Worldwide to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K1W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.35 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: €8.13 vs. price of €5.39 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.9% below the Chemicals median (#178 of 1276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K1W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kronos Worldwide Business Description

Other Exchanges KRO:USAK1W:Germany
Address 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620
Kronos Worldwide Inc manufactures and sells titanium dioxide pigments. Titanium dioxide is a white inorganic pigment used in various products. The majority of Kronos' sales come from titanium dioxide used for coatings on automobiles, aircraft, machines, appliances, traffic paint, and in both commercial and residential interiors and exteriors. The second product category is titanium dioxide used for plastics such as packaging materials and food packaging, houseware, appliances, toys, and computer cases. The maximum of revenue comes from the United States.
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