Kronos WorldwideKRO -0.17%68 PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.81. 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. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Kronos Worldwide ranks better than 74.52% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-11), Kronos Worldwide's share price is $5.89. Kronos Worldwide's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.48. Hence, Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio of today is 0.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KRO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.81 Max: 5.32
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, Kronos Worldwide's highest PB Ratio was 5.32. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.81.
KRO's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.52% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.695
vs KRO: 0.91
During the past 12 months, Kronos Worldwide's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kronos Worldwide was 42.20% per year. The lowest was -25.00% per year. And the median was 0.95% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Kronos Worldwide PB Ratio Related Terms
Kronos Worldwide PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's PB 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 5.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #401 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 5.32. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Kronos Worldwide's value of 0.91 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #401 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to KOP and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronos Worldwide ranks #401 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Kronos Worldwide in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Kronos Worldwide's value of 0.91 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kronos Worldwide's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 5.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Kronos Worldwide has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kronos Worldwide's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 46.3% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.81. 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 PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 46.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 11, 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:
PB Ratio: 0.91 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $9.29 vs. price of $5.89 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Chemicals median (#401 of 1574)
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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