KRO (Kronos Worldwide) ROCE %: 10.08% (As of Jun. 2026)

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KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc KRO
70 GF Score
Price $8.91
GF Value $8.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kronos Worldwide ROCE %?

Kronos Worldwide KRO +2.30% 70 ROCE % is 10.08% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KRO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Kronos Worldwide's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.08%.

Kronos Worldwide  (NYSE:KRO) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Kronos Worldwide ROCE % Related Terms

Kronos Worldwide ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Kronos Worldwide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kronos Worldwide Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Kronos Worldwide ROCE % Calculation

Kronos Worldwide's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-44.4/( ( (1913.5 - 476.6) + (1816.8 - 368.8) )/ 2 )
=-44.4/( (1436.9+1448)/ 2 )
=-44.4/1442.45
=-3.08 %

Kronos Worldwide's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=148.4/( ( (1798.3 - 311) + (1744 - 285.8) )/ 2 )
=148.4/( ( 1487.3 + 1458.2 )/ 2 )
=148.4/1472.75
=10.08 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 10.08% mean?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a ROCE % of 10.08% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Kronos Worldwide's ROCE % too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current ROCE % is 10.08%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Kronos Worldwide's value of 10.08% is 41% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to LWLG and KOP?
Kronos Worldwide's ROCE % of 10.08% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Kronos Worldwide's value of 10.08% is 41% 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 ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 7.15, based on 1,594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kronos Worldwide's current ROCE % of 10.08% is 41% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current ROCE % is 10.08%. 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 $8.58, compared to a current price of $8.91 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.08% and 41% above the Chemicals industry median of 7.15. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current ROCE % is 10.08% as of Jun. 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $8.91 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.58. GuruFocus considers Kronos Worldwide to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KRO:

  • ROCE %: 10.08%
  • GF Value™: $8.58 vs. price of $8.91 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41% above the Chemicals median

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

Other Exchanges K1W:Germany
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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