Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Quaker Chemical Corporation stock (KWR) is currently trading at $126.28. Quaker Chemical Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.16. Analyst consensus price target for KWR is $183.00. WallStSmart rates KWR as Underperform.
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- Quaker Chemical Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KWR Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
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Smart Analysis
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Key Strengths (5)
Earnings per share surging 48.60% year-over-year
92.85% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.16 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.45x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Modest revenue growth at 5.50%
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.16), Price/Book (1.45) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 48.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.86) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -0.18%, Operating Margin at 9.00%, Profit Margin at -0.13%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -0.18% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KWR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KWR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.16x trades 28% below its historical average of 1.6x (40th percentile). The current valuation is 73% below its historical high of 4.36x set in Nov 2018, and 582% above its historical low of 0.17x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Quaker Chemical Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.9B with 6% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -0.1% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 34M in free cash flow and 47M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -0.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Quaker Chemical Corporation.
Bottom Line
Quaker Chemical Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Quaker Chemical Corporation(KWR)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Quaker Chemical Corporation develops, produces and markets a variety of specialty chemicals formulated for a wide range of heavy manufacturing and industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.