Kronos Worldwide (STU:K1W) ROCE %: 3.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Kronos Worldwide ROCE %?

Kronos Worldwide STU:K1W -2.00% 65 ROCE % is 3.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:K1W with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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 Mar. 2026 was 3.37%.

Kronos Worldwide (STU:K1W) 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.

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Kronos Worldwide ROCE % Historical Data

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Kronos Worldwide Annual Data

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10.25

9.35

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13.53

-2.91

Kronos Worldwide Quarterly Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															9.95	1.79	-3.74	-19.20	3.37

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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 )
	=	-37.918	/	( ( (1827.393 - 455.153)	+	(1551.547 - 314.955) )	/ 2 )
	=	-37.918	/	( (1372.24	+	1236.592)	/ 2 )
	=	-37.918	/	1304.416
	=	-2.91 %

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

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	42.556	/	( ( (1551.547 - 314.955)	+	(1555.529 - 269.015) )	/ 2 )
	=	42.556	/	( ( 1236.592	+	1286.514 )	/ 2 )
	=	42.556	/	1261.553
	=	3.37 %

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

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What does a ROCE % of 3.37% mean?

Kronos Worldwide (STU:K1W) has a ROCE % of 3.37% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Kronos Worldwide's ROCE % too high?

Kronos Worldwide's current ROCE % is 3.37%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Kronos Worldwide's value of 3.37% is 47.5% below this industry median. Overall, Kronos Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kronos Worldwide's ROCE % compare to KOP and MATV?

Kronos Worldwide's ROCE % of 3.37% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Kronos Worldwide's value of 3.37% is 47.5% below 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 6.42, based on 1,589 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 3.37% is 47.5% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kronos Worldwide's current ROCE % is 3.37%. 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 (STU:K1W) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.97, compared to a current price of €5.40 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.37% and 47.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Kronos Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 (STU:K1W), the current ROCE % is 3.37% 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 (STU:K1W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kronos Worldwide stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.40 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.97. GuruFocus considers Kronos Worldwide to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:K1W:

ROCE %: 3.37%
GF Value™: €7.97 vs. price of €5.40 (32.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Chemicals median

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Kronos Worldwide Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies KOP MATV ALTO OEC GEVO LWLG SCL HDSN MNTK CMT LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

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Address 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620

Website https://www.kronosww.com

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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