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Kronos WorldwideKRO -4.17%68 EV-to-OCF is 23.93 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 12.89. 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 1,607 Chemicals companies, Kronos Worldwide ranks worse than 76.04% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Kronos Worldwide's Enterprise Value is $1,283 Mil.
Kronos Worldwide's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $54 Mil. Therefore, Kronos Worldwide's EV-to-OCF for today is 23.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kronos Worldwide's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KRO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -327.76 Med: 12.89 Max: 513.42
Current: 23.93
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Kronos Worldwide was 513.42. The lowest was -327.76. And the median was 12.89.
KRO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 76.04% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.41
vs KRO: 23.93
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kronos Worldwide's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kronos Worldwide's share price for today is $5.97.
Kronos Worldwide's 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 $-1.160.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Kronos Worldwide EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Kronos Worldwide EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Kronos Worldwide's current Enterprise Value is $1,283 Mil.
Kronos Worldwide's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $54 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 23.93 as of Jul. 31, 2026. This is 86% above median its historical median of 12.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #1222 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Kronos Worldwide's EV-to-OCF too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current EV-to-OCF of 23.93 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 12.89. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.41. Kronos Worldwide's value of 23.93 is 129.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #1222 out of 1607 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 EV-to-OCF compare to LWLG and KOP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #1222 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Kronos Worldwide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.41. Kronos Worldwide's value of 23.93 is 129.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.89 vs. the industry median of 10.41, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.41, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kronos Worldwide's current EV-to-OCF of 23.93 is 129.9% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current EV-to-OCF is 23.93, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 12.89. 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 $5.97 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.93, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 12.89 and 129.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.41. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.93 as of Jul. 31, 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 $5.97 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.36.
GuruFocus considers Kronos Worldwide to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KRO:
EV-to-OCF: 23.93 (86% above median its 10-year median of 12.89)
GF Value™: $9.36 vs. price of $5.97 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 129.9% above the Chemicals median (#1222 of 1607)
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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