KRO (Kronos Worldwide) Total Payout Yield %: 3.39 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc KRO
68 GF Score
Price $5.89
GF Value $9.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kronos Worldwide Total Payout Yield %?

Kronos Worldwide KRO -0.17% 68 Total Payout Yield % is 3.39 as of Jul. 11, 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.

Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Kronos Worldwide's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.39%.


Kronos Worldwide Total Payout Yield % Explanation

Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.


Kronos Worldwide Total Payout Yield % Related Terms


Kronos Worldwide Total Payout Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kronos Worldwide's Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % Chart

Kronos Worldwide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Yield %
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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
Total Payout Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.70 3.20 3.51 4.48 3.07

KRO vs KOP, MATV, ALTO: Total Payout Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronos Worldwide's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kronos Worldwide's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kronos Worldwide's Total Payout Yield % falls into.


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Kronos Worldwide Total Payout Yield % Calculation

Total Payout Yield % is a measure of shareholder return.

Kronos Worldwide's Total Payout Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0 + -23) / 508.53426
=4.52%

Kronos Worldwide's annualized Total Payout Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0 + -5.8) * 4 / 755.89821
=3.07%

* 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 Total Payout Yield % →
What does a Total Payout Yield % of 3.39 mean?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has a Total Payout Yield % of 3.39 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors.
Is Kronos Worldwide's Total Payout Yield % too high?
Kronos Worldwide's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.39. 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 Total Payout Yield % compare to KOP and MATV?
Kronos Worldwide's Total Payout Yield % of 3.39 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 Total Payout Yield % for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Kronos Worldwide and its competitors. Kronos Worldwide's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.39. 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 Total Payout Yield % is 3.39. 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 Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronos Worldwide (KRO), the current Total Payout Yield % is 3.39 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:

  • Total Payout Yield %: 3.39
  • 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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