KRO (Kronos Worldwide) Inventory Turnover: 0.72 (As of Mar. 2026)


KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc KRO
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What is Kronos Worldwide Inventory Turnover?

Kronos Worldwide KRO -0.17% 68 Inventory Turnover is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Kronos Worldwide's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $427 Mil. Kronos Worldwide's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $589 Mil. Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 126.01.

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 quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.

Kronos Worldwide  (NYSE:KRO) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Kronos Worldwide's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=588.95/426.5*365 / 4
=126.01

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 quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=588.95 / 509.8
=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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Kronos Worldwide Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Kronos Worldwide Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Kronos Worldwide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Kronos Worldwide Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kronos Worldwide Inventory Turnover Calculation

Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1646.4 / ((656.7 + 628.6) / 2 )
=1646.4 / 642.65
=2.56

Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=426.5 / ((628.6 + 549.3) / 2 )
=426.5 / 588.95
=0.72

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.72 mean?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors.
Is Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to KOP and MATV?
Kronos Worldwide's Inventory Turnover of 0.72 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Chemicals company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. Kronos Worldwide's current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. 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 Inventory Turnover is 0.72. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.72 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.72
  • GF Value™: $9.29 vs. price of $5.89 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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