Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) Fair Value 2026

KRO · Specialty Chemicals ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.4 /10

32 fundamental signals · 6 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (6/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) trades at $8.76, versus a $9.72 median fair value across its 6 active models — 10.9% above the current price. QOC: 6.4/10. Value Trap Risk: 6/100 (SAFE). 6/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
KRO
Price
$8.76
Quality Score
6.4/10
Value Trap Risk
6/100
Models Active
6/13
Last Updated
Strength: 6 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 6-model valuation engine, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) appears undervalued as of : the median of 6 independent fair value estimates is $9.72, 10.9% above the current price of $8.76. Estimates range from $0.39 to $22.73. KRO scores 6.4/10 on fundamental quality and 6/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. KRO’s +10.9% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Specialty Chemicals sector median is -35.9%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give KRO?

6 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($8.76)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $0.39 -95.5%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $8.35 -4.7%
Asset-Based · High Conviction
 $4.99 -43.0%
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What Is KRO's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 6 independent models · $0.39 to $22.73

CirclFi's 6 active models place Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) between $0.39 and $22.73 per share, a spread of 230% of the median. The median of that range — $9.72 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for KRO, against a current price of $8.76.

Low · EPVHigh · Regime Cross
$0.39median $9.72$22.73
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelEarnings Power Value (EPV)$0.39
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$22.73
Model agreement3 bullish · 2 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for KRO. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on KRO, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. presents a highly debated valuation profile at its current price of $8.76. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $9.72 (+10.9% median upside), masking a wide model spread between the 3 bullish models and 2 bearish models. Model dispersion is worth noting: Regime Cross targets $22.73 (+159.5%), versus EPV at $0.39 (-95.5%). This +255.0% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About KRO?

6 of 13 models are currently active for KRO. Of these, 3 models suggest upside while 3 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for KRO is $9.72 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does KRO Rank in Specialty Chemicals?

Among 69 Specialty Chemicals stocks, KRO ranks #44 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.4/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.4 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Specialty Chemicals Stocks →

The Specialty Chemicals sector introduces analytical considerations specific to industrial enterprise businesses. For Kronos Worldwide, Inc., metrics like aftermarket revenue mix provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is KRO a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns KRO a score of 6/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

6 of 13 models are active for Kronos Worldwide, Inc.. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. earns a quality score of 6.4/10. This respectable rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +255.0% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every KRO valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across KRO's 6 active models, average confidence is 37%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Specialty Chemicals Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Specialty Chemicals stocks with 13-model coverage

ASPNAspen Aerogels, Inc.QOC 6.4ECVTEcovyst Inc.QOC 6.3MNTKMontauk Renewables, Inc.QOC 6.5NNUPNocopi Technologies, Inc.QOC 6.3APDAir Products and Chemicals, Inc.QOC 6.5CCThe Chemours CompanyQOC 6.1FEAV5E Advanced Materials, Inc.QOC 4.2ECLEcolab Inc.QOC 8.7KOPKoppers Holdings Inc.QOC 7.4ODCOil-Dri Corporation of AmericaQOC 9.2RPMRPM International Inc.QOC 9.0

Read investment analysis: ASPN · ECVT · MNTK · NNUP · APD · CC · FEAV · ECL · KOP · ODC · RPM

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to KRO?

7 companies across all industries closest to KRO’s Quality of Company score of 6.4/10.

TDSTelephone and Data Systems, Inc.QOC 6.4SFLSFL Corporation Ltd.QOC 6.4AVALGrupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A.QOC 6.4TCRXTScan Therapeutics, Inc.QOC 6.4AWHLAspira Women's Health Inc.QOC 6.4FLGFlagstar Bank, National AssociationQOC 6.4NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: TDS · SFL · AVAL · TCRX · AWHL · FLG · NVDA

Where Does KRO Sit in CirclFi's Specialty Chemicals Rankings?

KRO is ranked against every other Specialty Chemicals stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)'s intrinsic value at $9.72 — the median of 6 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $0.39 to $22.73. The Quality of Company score is 6.4/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is KRO overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $8.76, 3 of 6 active models suggest KRO may be undervalued, while 3 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 6 fair value estimates is $9.72, 10.9% above the current price of $8.76 — a consensus view that KRO is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s business model in Specialty Chemicals.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.4 mean for KRO?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s QOC of 6.4/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on KRO?

CirclFi analyzes KRO with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 6 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on KRO?

Of the 6 models currently active on KRO, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $22.73 per share, and Earnings Power Value (EPV) is the most bearish at $0.39. CirclFi's published fair value for KRO is the median of that range, $9.72, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 230% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is KRO a value trap in 2026?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 6/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 6-model valuation engine, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) has a median fair value of $9.72 — 10.9% above the current price of $8.76 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/KRO/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this KRO valuation
  • Financial statements: Kronos Worldwide, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001257640) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

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