Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 67/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (53/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Quaker Chemical Corporation, specializing in industrial process fluids, is a niche basic materials company. While it might have some quality attributes, its direct link to the identified macro themes is weak, and its business model doesn't scream 'asymmetric opportunity' driven by a powerful, unpriced macro tailwind.
Quaker Chemical Corporation is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized process fluids, lubricants, and chemical specialties essential for various heavy industrial applications, including metalworking, steel, and mining. The company's mission-critical solutions are deeply integrated into customer manufacturing processes, creating high switching costs and fostering long-term relationships. Quaker's deep technical expertise and global presence provide a significant competitive advantage in its specialized markets.
| Price | $141.84 |
| Market Cap | $2.5B |
| P/E (TTM) | 536.08 |
| P/E (Forward) | 15.28 |
| Price/Book | 1.69 |
| Return on Equity | 0.3% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 2.1% |
| Debt/Equity | 65.95 |
| Gross Margin | 36.4% |
| Operating Margin | 8.6% |
| Revenue Growth | 8.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $108M |
Quaker Chemical Corporation operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).