(KWR) Quaker Chemical - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7473161070

KWR: Industrial Chemicals, Lubricants, Cleaning Fluids, Corrosion Inhibitors, Greases

Quaker Chemical Corporation, operating as Quaker Houghton, is a global provider of industrial process fluids, catering to a diverse range of industries including steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking. The company's product portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of formulated specialty chemical products, designed to meet the complex needs of heavy industrial and manufacturing applications. Through its subsidiaries, Quaker Houghton develops, produces, and markets these chemical products, while also offering chemical management services to optimize customer operations.

The company's extensive product line includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, and metal drawing and forming fluids, among others. Additionally, Quaker Houghton offers specialized products such as die cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, and specialty greases. Its offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals further demonstrate the company's commitment to providing tailored solutions for various industrial applications. With a history dating back to 1918, Quaker Houghton has established itself as a trusted partner for companies seeking to enhance their manufacturing processes and improve overall efficiency.

As a leading player in the specialty chemicals sector, Quaker Houghton is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol KWR. The company's common stock is traded under the ISIN code US7473161070, and it is classified under the GICS Sub Industry category of Specialty Chemicals. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Quaker Houghton continues to expand its global presence, providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to its customers worldwide. For more information, investors and customers can visit the company's website at https://home.quakerhoughton.com.

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KWR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,335m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
GiC Sub-Industry Specialty Chemicals
IPO / Inception 1985-11-01

KWR Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -30.7%
Fundamental 33.4%
Dividend 55.7%
Rel. Strength Industry -374
Analysts 4.17/5
Fair Price Momentum 120.10 USD
Fair Price DCF 302.63 USD

KWR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.35%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.16%
Annual Growth 5y 3.60%
Payout Consistency 99.7%

KWR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -76.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -91%
Growth Correlation 5y -25.6%
CAGR 5y -3.00%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y -0.10
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.12
Alpha -63.03
Beta 1.37
Volatility 35.84%
Current Volume 188.9k
Average Volume 20d 190.2k
What is the price of KWR stocks?
As of January 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 138.90 with a total of 188,928 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.48%, over one month by +1.37%, over three months by -12.18% and over the past year by -28.58%.
Is Quaker Chemical a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Quaker Chemical is currently (January 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 33.43 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KWR as of January 2025 is 120.10. This means that KWR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -13.53%.
Is KWR a buy, sell or hold?
Quaker Chemical has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.17. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KWR.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KWR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KWR Quaker Chemical will be worth about 132.7 in January 2026. The stock is currently trading at 138.90. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -4.46%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 185.5 33.5%
Analysts Target Price 190.5 37.1%
ValueRay Target Price 132.7 -4.5%