The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kronos Worldwide was 1.78. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.83.
KRO's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Kronos Worldwide's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -41.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -35.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kronos Worldwide was 68.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Kronos Worldwide Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kronos Worldwide Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 KOP, MATV, ALTO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kronos Worldwide Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #999999 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Kronos Worldwide's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #999999 out of 907 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KOP and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #999999 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kronos Worldwide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Kronos Worldwide's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.78 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $9.29 vs. price of $5.89 (36.6% 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.
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