Kronos Worldwide Inc. (KRO) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Kronos Worldwide Inc. (KRO) has a Graham intrinsic value of $10.03 per share. At $7.43 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 26% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 3.5% a year to $1.9B, with an average return on invested capital of 12.4%.

Graham intrinsic value
$10.03
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$7.43
Price vs Graham value
26% below
Market cap
$854.4M
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.9B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
3.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
12.4%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$40.4M

KRO 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.9B -$110.9M -$0.96 -$40.4M -2.0% -2.9%
FY2024 $1.9B $86.2M $0.75 $43.0M 6.5% 6.2%
FY2023 $1.7B -$49.1M -$0.00 -$41.9M -3.4% -3.6%
FY2022 $1.9B $104.5M $0.00 $18.5M 8.3% 12.6%
FY2021 $1.9B $112.9M $0.00 $147.9M 9.6% 14.9%
FY2020 $1.6B $63.9M $0.00 $39.7M 7.1% 10.3%
FY2019 $1.7B $87.1M $0.00 $105.2M 8.4% 11.7%
FY2018 $1.7B $205.0M — $132.2M 19.9% 25.2%
FY2017 $1.7B $354.5M — $211.8M 19.1% 41.6%
FY2016 $1.4B $43.3M — $36.6M 5.9% 8.4%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 3.5% annually over the past decade.

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC returns on capital have been average, hovering around 12.4% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC is modeled at 3.5% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $10.03 per share.

KRO stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Kronos Worldwide Inc. (KRO) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 3.5% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, KRO's intrinsic value is about $10.03 per share.

Is KRO stock undervalued?

At $7.43 (close on Oct 17, 2026), KRO trades 26% below its Graham value of $10.03. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Kronos Worldwide Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $1.4B in fiscal 2016 to $1.9B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. Net income was -$110.9M in fiscal 2025.

Does Kronos Worldwide Inc. generate free cash flow?

Kronos Worldwide Inc. generated -$40.4M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is KRO's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 12.4%, and average return on equity was 13.3%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this KRO data come from?

From Kronos Worldwide Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 5, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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