KRO (Kronos Worldwide) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -2.54% (As of Mar. 2026)


KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc KRO
68 GF Score
Price $5.89
GF Value $9.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Kronos Worldwide ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Kronos Worldwide KRO -0.17% 68 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -2.54% 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.

Kronos Worldwide's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.57%. Kronos Worldwide's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.01. Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.54%.


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Kronos Worldwide ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Kronos Worldwide ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Kronos Worldwide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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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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KRO vs KOP, MATV, ALTO: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Kronos Worldwide ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-14.14% / 0.68
=-20.79%

Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-2.57% / 1.01
=-2.54%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -2.54% mean?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -2.54% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors.
Is Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -2.54%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to KOP and MATV?
Kronos Worldwide's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -2.54% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. Kronos Worldwide's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -2.54%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -2.54%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -2.54% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -2.54%
  • 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

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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