KRO Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KRO - Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
$5.97
-0.16 (-2.61%)
▼
5d:
-9.95%
30d:
-17.43%
90d:
-7.3%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KRO shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: KRO shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$18.99
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$11.79
49.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KRO is currently trading at $5.97, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $6.40 to $7.11. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 15.3) compared to its historical average (39.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 27.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 124.8% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KRO is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $6.38. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: KRO has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KRO is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $6.38. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: KRO has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$6.40 -
$7.11
Company Quality Score
50/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.4%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($6.50)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-10.0%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$6.40 -
$7.11
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$6.38
Resistance Level
$7.55
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.31
Wall Street Target
$6.50
(+8.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
124.8%
Profit Margin
-7.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-27.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
15.3 vs 39.8
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-27.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$5.37
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$4.84
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$4.35
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→40)
$11.32
(+90%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 95.0%)
$28.67
(+380%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.3, Growth: 95.0%)
$20.15
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.0, Growth: 95.0%)
$17.13
(+187%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 15.3 to 39.8
Stabilization Target:
$15.52
(+160.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+160.0%
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NEUTRAL
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