Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
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About Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- CEO
- James M. Buch
- Headquarters
- 5430 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, US
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- CEO
- James M. Buch
- Headquarters
- 5430 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, US
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
The company produces TiO2 in two crystalline forms, rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, and cosmetics.
It also produces ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals, which are used as treatment and conditioning agents for industrial effluents and municipal wastewater, as well as in the manufacture of iron pigments, cement, and agricultural products; specialty chemicals for use in the formulation of pearlescent pigments, and production of electroceramic capacitors for cell phones and other electronic devices, as well as for use in pearlescent pigments, natural gas pipe, and other specialty applications.
In addition, the company provides technical services for its products. It sells its products under the KRONOS brand through agents and distributors to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Kronos Worldwide, Inc.. Starting points for Kronos Worldwide, Inc.: EPS -$0.95, beta 1.06 — an Chemicals - Specialty name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Kronos Worldwide, Inc.. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. paid $0.20 per share over the last year — a 2.5% yield at the current $8.14 price. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Kronos Worldwide, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Kronos Worldwide, Inc. stands at -$0.95. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Kronos Worldwide, Inc.. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 2003. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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