Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kronos Worldwide, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) has returned 50.03% so far this year and -8.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KRO has returned 6.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 9, 2003, KRO's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Nov 2016 with a return of +62.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -63.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, KRO closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 16, 2008 with a return of +24.3%, while the worst single day was Feb 26, 2009 at -36.5%.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 4.86%, beta of 1.17, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2003.

• This stock participated in 145.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 127.40% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KRO ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. provided a 3.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kronos Worldwide, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kronos Worldwide, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kronos Worldwide, Inc. was 87.14%, occurring on Feb 27, 2009. Recovery took 426 trading sessions.

The current Kronos Worldwide, Inc. drawdown is 65.24%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.