Kronos WorldwideKRO -0.17%68 Days Inventory is 126.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 139.15. GuruFocus rates KRO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Chemicals companies, Kronos Worldwide ranks worse than 78.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KRO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 114.26 Med: 139.15 Max: 146.07
Current: 139.11
During the past 13 years, Kronos Worldwide's highest Days Inventory was 146.07. The lowest was 114.26. And the median was 139.15.
KRO's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.3% of 1539
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs KRO: 139.11
Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (161.59) to Mar. 2026 (126.01).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Kronos Worldwide's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Kronos Worldwide's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Kronos Worldwide Days Inventory Related Terms
Kronos Worldwide Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (KRO) has a Days Inventory of 126.01 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 139.15. Over the past decade, Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory has ranged from 114.26 to 146.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #1205 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current Days Inventory of 126.01 is near median its 10-year median of 139.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 114.26 to a high of 146.07. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Kronos Worldwide's value of 126.01 is 56.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #1205 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kronos Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory compare to KOP and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #1205 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kronos Worldwide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Kronos Worldwide's value of 126.01 is 56.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kronos Worldwide's own Days Inventory has ranged from 114.26 to 146.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 139.15 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Kronos Worldwide has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,539 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kronos Worldwide's current Days Inventory of 126.01 is 56.3% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current Days Inventory is 126.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 139.15. 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 (KRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.29, compared to a current price of $5.89 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 126.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 139.15 and 56.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Kronos Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current Days Inventory is 126.01 as of Mar. 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 (KRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kronos Worldwide stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.89 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.29.
GuruFocus considers Kronos Worldwide to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KRO:
Days Inventory: 126.01 (near median its 10-year median of 139.15)
GF Value™: $9.29 vs. price of $5.89 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% above the Chemicals median (#1205 of 1539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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