Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)

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

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has returned -9.24% so far this year and 2.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KWR has returned 5.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, KWR's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +50.5%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -50.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, KWR closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2009 with a return of +22.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 1995 at -21.7%.

Quaker Chemical Corporation has an annualized alpha of 7.73%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 111.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and 108.09% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.19 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.

KWR ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% 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 Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Quaker Chemical Corporation provided a 1.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.99 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 25 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Quaker Chemical Corporation. 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 Quaker Chemical Corporation. 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 Quaker Chemical Corporation was 85.39%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 277 trading sessions.

The current Quaker Chemical Corporation drawdown is 56.00%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Quaker Chemical Corporation 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 Quaker Chemical Corporation 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.