Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Kronos WorldwideKRO -4.65%68 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KRO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,255 Chemicals companies, Kronos Worldwide ranks worse than 79681.2% on this metric.
Kronos Worldwide's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.04.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.16.
During the past 13 years, Kronos Worldwide's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 213.70% per year. The lowest was -48.80% per year. And the median was -4.50% per year.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Kronos Worldwide Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Kronos Worldwide Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
KRO vs LWLG, KOP, MATV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's PE Ratio falls into.
Kronos Worldwide Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Kronos Worldwide's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.16
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.16 mean?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.16 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Kronos Worldwide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.16. Based on the distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #999999 out of 1255 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LWLG and KOP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Kronos Worldwide in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Chemicals company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. Kronos Worldwide's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.16. 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 $9.36, compared to a current price of $5.94 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.16. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.16 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 $5.94 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.36.
GuruFocus considers Kronos Worldwide to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KRO:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-1.16
GF Value™: $9.36 vs. price of $5.94 (36.5% below fair value)
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.
68GF Score
Get the complete analysis for KRO
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
KRO has been successfully added to your 
