What Is Quaker Houghton (KWR) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Quaker Houghton's intrinsic value is estimated at $70.02. Trading at its current price of $147.84, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 12 of 13 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -52.6%. Notably, PWERM sees the most upside at +3.8% (fair value: $153.44), while Dynamic NAV is the most conservative at -97.8% ($3.32). The spread between these extremes — +101.5% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About KWR?
13 of 13 models are currently active for KWR. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 12 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates KWR's intrinsic value at $23.60, implying -84.0% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does KWR Rank in Miscellaneous Products of Petroleum & Coal?
Among 2 Miscellaneous Products of Petroleum & Coal stocks, KWR ranks #1 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.6 places KWR in the top tier.
Quaker Houghton's positioning within the Miscellaneous Products of Petroleum & Coal segment means that reserve replacement ratio plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including production growth trajectory — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is KWR a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns KWR a score of 12/100 (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
13 of 13 models are active for Quaker Houghton. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Quaker Houghton scores 8.6 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +101.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every KWR 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 KWR's 13 active models, average confidence is 51%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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