Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) has net assets worth $804.70 Million USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.91 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.10 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check KRO cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $804.70 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 42.14% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.94% |
| 5-Year Change | 2.57% |
| 10-Year Change | 76.88% |
| Growth Volatility | 52.99 |
Kronos Worldwide Inc - Net Assets Trend (1999–2024)
This chart illustrates how Kronos Worldwide Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Kronos Worldwide Inc balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Kronos Worldwide Inc (1999–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kronos Worldwide Inc from 1999 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Kronos Worldwide Inc stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $817.00 Million | +1.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | $808.30 Million | -15.56% |
| 2022-12-31 | $957.20 Million | +10.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | $870.20 Million | +9.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | $796.50 Million | -2.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | $816.10 Million | -2.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | $839.80 Million | +11.34% |
| 2017-12-31 | $754.30 Million | +90.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | $395.00 Million | -14.48% |
| 2015-12-31 | $461.90 Million | -40.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | $781.10 Million | -16.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | $935.10 Million | -11.96% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | +14.91% |
| 2011-12-31 | $924.30 Million | +21.43% |
| 2010-12-31 | $761.20 Million | +143.58% |
| 2009-12-31 | $312.50 Million | -1.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | $317.90 Million | -22.65% |
| 2007-12-31 | $411.00 Million | -8.35% |
| 2006-12-31 | $448.44 Million | +9.36% |
| 2005-12-31 | $410.06 Million | -12.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | $470.92 Million | +194.55% |
| 2003-12-31 | $159.88 Million | -49.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | $315.70 Million | -16.59% |
| 2001-12-31 | $378.50 Million | +9.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | $346.60 Million | +11.48% |
| 1999-12-31 | $310.90 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kronos Worldwide Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 21100000000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $1.20 Million | 0.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-363.50 Million | -44.49% |
| Other Components | $1.39 Billion | 170.17% |
| Total Equity | $817.00 Million | 100.00% |
Kronos Worldwide Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kronos Worldwide Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hubei Biocause Heilen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
SHE:301211
|
$702.13 Million |
|
Shandong Realcan Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:002589
|
$702.39 Million |
|
Volati AB
ST:VOLO
|
$702.43 Million |
|
Guangzhou Pearl River Industrial Development Co Ltd
SHG:600684
|
$702.44 Million |
|
Gansu Golden Glass Technologies Co Ltd
SHE:300093
|
$701.69 Million |
|
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co. Ltd. Cl A
SHG:603291
|
$701.67 Million |
|
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited
NSE:PARAS
|
$701.66 Million |
|
WenYi Trinity Technology Co Ltd
SHG:600520
|
$701.53 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kronos Worldwide Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 808,300,000 to 817,000,000, a change of 8,700,000 (1.1%).
- Net income of 86,200,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 55,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 22,400,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $86.20 Million | +10.55% |
| Dividends Paid | $55.20 Million | -6.76% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-22.40 Million | -2.74% |
| Other Changes | $100.00K | +0.01% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kronos Worldwide Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.07x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.39x to 1.07x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-31 | $3.17 | $7.57 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.54 | $7.57 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.87 | $7.57 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.23 | $7.57 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.65 | $7.57 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $4.81 | $7.57 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $4.18 | $7.57 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.58 | $7.57 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $4.19 | $7.57 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $3.24 | $7.57 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.19 | $7.57 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.55 | $7.57 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $7.97 | $7.57 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.16 | $7.57 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.07 | $7.57 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $6.74 | $7.57 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.99 | $7.57 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.41 | $7.57 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.51 | $7.57 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $7.25 | $7.57 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.05 | $7.57 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.89 | $7.57 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $7.53 | $7.57 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.29 | $7.57 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.02 | $7.57 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $7.10 | $7.57 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kronos Worldwide Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.55%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.57%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.99x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.34x
- Recent ROE (10.55%) is below the historical average (16.88%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 40.50% | 13.86% | 0.93x | 3.13x | $94.81 Million |
| 2000 | 37.56% | 14.12% | 1.03x | 2.58x | $95.54 Million |
| 2001 | 40.82% | 18.50% | 0.92x | 2.40x | $116.65 Million |
| 2002 | 21.03% | 7.59% | 0.89x | 3.13x | $34.83 Million |
| 2003 | 54.94% | 8.68% | 0.90x | 7.04x | $71.61 Million |
| 2004 | 66.87% | 27.90% | 0.83x | 2.87x | $267.77 Million |
| 2005 | 17.32% | 5.93% | 0.92x | 3.17x | $30.01 Million |
| 2006 | 18.28% | 6.41% | 0.90x | 3.17x | $37.13 Million |
| 2007 | -16.23% | -5.09% | 0.90x | 3.54x | $-107.80 Million |
| 2008 | 2.83% | 0.68% | 0.97x | 4.27x | $-22.79 Million |
| 2009 | -11.10% | -3.04% | 0.86x | 4.24x | $-65.95 Million |
| 2010 | 17.16% | 9.01% | 0.85x | 2.24x | $54.48 Million |
| 2011 | 34.73% | 16.52% | 1.07x | 1.97x | $228.57 Million |
| 2012 | 20.57% | 11.06% | 0.97x | 1.91x | $112.29 Million |
| 2013 | -10.91% | -5.89% | 1.07x | 1.73x | $-195.51 Million |
| 2014 | 12.70% | 6.01% | 1.01x | 2.10x | $21.09 Million |
| 2015 | -37.58% | -12.87% | 1.09x | 2.69x | $-219.79 Million |
| 2016 | 10.96% | 3.17% | 1.16x | 2.99x | $3.80 Million |
| 2017 | 47.00% | 20.50% | 0.95x | 2.42x | $279.07 Million |
| 2018 | 24.41% | 12.34% | 0.88x | 2.26x | $121.02 Million |
| 2019 | 10.67% | 5.03% | 0.88x | 2.41x | $5.49 Million |
| 2020 | 8.02% | 3.90% | 0.80x | 2.56x | $-15.75 Million |
| 2021 | 12.97% | 5.82% | 0.96x | 2.31x | $25.88 Million |
| 2022 | 10.92% | 5.41% | 1.00x | 2.02x | $8.78 Million |
| 2023 | -6.07% | -2.95% | 0.91x | 2.27x | $-129.93 Million |
| 2024 | 10.55% | 4.57% | 0.99x | 2.34x | $4.50 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kronos Worldwide Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $1,483,598,555
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.55%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) | $804.70 Million | 40.50% | 1.37x | $701.82 Million |
| Albemarle Corp (ALB) | $5.81 Billion | 2.13% | 0.89x | $19.80 Billion |
| Alto Ingredients Inc (ALTO) | $4.98 Million | -32.65% | 0.10x | $212.84 Million |
| Aemetis Inc (AMTX) | $-201.85 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $154.69 Million |
| Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD) | $2.10 Billion | 12.92% | 1.14x | $62.29 Billion |
| Ashland Global Holdings Inc (ASH) | $2.71 Billion | 13.97% | 1.77x | $2.50 Billion |
| Avient Corp (AVNT) | $2.34 Billion | 3.24% | 1.55x | $3.16 Billion |
| Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA) | $1.14 Billion | 8.03% | 4.13x | $6.08 Billion |
| Balchem Corporation (BCPC) | $938.28 Million | 11.23% | 0.73x | $5.17 Billion |
| BioNexus Gene Lab Corp Common stock (BGLC) | $1.52 Million | 1.74% | 0.09x | $4.73 Million |
| Bon Natural Life Ltd (BON) | $4.55 Million | 4.91% | 2.66x | $7.17 Million |
About Kronos Worldwide Inc
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company offers TiO2 in two crystalline forms comprising 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… Read more