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Kronos WorldwideKRO -4.76%70 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $9.85 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates KRO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,153 Chemicals companies, Kronos Worldwide ranks better than 66.78% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-01), Kronos Worldwide's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $9.85. The stock price of Kronos Worldwide is $8.40. Therefore, Kronos Worldwide's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.9.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kronos Worldwide's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
KRO'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 1 Max: 2.57
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Kronos Worldwide was 2.57. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.00.
KRO's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 66.78% of 1153
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs KRO: 0.85
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Kronos Worldwide's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
8.40
/
9.8517783611992
=
0.85
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Kronos Worldwide Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
KRO vs ECVT, KOP, LWLG: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $9.85 mean?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $9.85 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #383 out of 1153 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Kronos Worldwide's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $9.85. The Chemicals industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.37. Kronos Worldwide's value of $9.85 is 619% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #383 out of 1153 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kronos Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kronos Worldwide's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to ECVT and KOP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #383 out of 1153 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts Kronos Worldwide in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.37. Kronos Worldwide's value of $9.85 is 619% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Chemicals companies is 1.37, based on 1,153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kronos Worldwide's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $9.85 is 619% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $9.85. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.65, compared to a current price of $8.40 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $9.85 and 619% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. Kronos Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $9.85 as of Sep. 01, 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 $8.40 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.65.
GuruFocus considers Kronos Worldwide to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KRO:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $9.85
GF Value™: $8.65 vs. price of $8.40 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 619% above the Chemicals median (#383 of 1153)
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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