What is Quaker Chemical Corporation's (KWR) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (52), Value (37), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Quaker Chemical Corporation have an economic moat?

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Quaker Chemical Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Quaker Chemical Corporation in?

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).

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KWR

BUY

Quaker Chemical Corporation · Basic Materials · United States · $2.6B · Avg Vol: $25M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

569.4x

ROE

0.3%

D/E

0.7x

Dividend %

1.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.9B	2.0B	1.8B	1.9B	-1.0%	1.9B	2.0B	2.1B	5.0%
EPS	-0.89	6.27	6.51	-0.14	3.8%	0.26	—	—	—
Shares	18.0M	18.0M	17.7M	17.3M	-3.4%	17.4M	—	—	—
Debt	991.8M	789.0M	737.8M	905.9M	-3.0%	909.5M	—	—	—
Equity	1.3B	1.4B	1.4B	1.4B	2.4%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	41.8M	279.0M	204.6M	136.5M	48.4%	143.3M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-40.2M	-27.6M	-76.4M	-214.1M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	24.7M	-238.6M	-122.7M	61.8M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+4.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$151.60

RSI (14)

47.9

52W High

$181.70

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

2.1%44.1

ROE

0.3%40.8

GP/Assets

25.0%82.3

Op. Margin

8.6%62.8

FCF/Assets

3.9%68.7

Piotroski

430.8

Int. Cover

1.2x32.9

D/E Ratio

0.66x22.3

Current Ratio

2.45x58.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

569.4x3.6

EV/EBITDA

11.5x43.9

P/FCF

24.3x45.5

P/B

1.9x49.5

P/S

1.3x55.5

Div Yield

1.3%34.5

Momentum

52W High %

83%81.8

RS 6M

-10%65.2

SMA 50/200

1.04x64.2

EPS Rev 4W

-0.1%72.5

EPS Rev 12W

-5.6%22.1

EPS Improve

+3271%99.5

Q Growth

52%60.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$2.6B

P/E (Forward)

16.9x

Gross Margin

36.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KWR are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
KWR	Quaker Chemical Corporation(you)	$2.6B	66	BUY
HWKN	Hawkins, Inc.	$2.9B	64	HOLD
NGVT	Ingevity Corporation	$2.5B	77	BUY
ASH	Ashland Inc.	$3.0B	56	HOLD
SXT	Sensient Technologies Corporation	$5.4B	68	BUY
MTX	Minerals Technologies Inc.	$2.3B	80	STRONG BUY
WDFC	WD-40 Company	$3.1B	81	STRONG BUY
SCL	Stepan Company	$1.3B	71	BUY
ECVT	Ecovyst Inc.	$1.4B	73	BUY
IOSP	Innospec Inc.	$2.1B	81	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.0x · Gross margin 25.1%

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) — Stock Score Summary

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$151.60
Market Cap	$2.6B
P/E (TTM)	569.38
P/E (Forward)	16.89
Price/Book	1.87
Return on Equity	0.3%
Return on Invested Capital	2.1%
Debt/Equity	0.66x
Gross Margin	36.4%
Operating Margin	8.6%
Revenue Growth	8.5%
Dividend Yield	1.3%
Free Cash Flow	$108M

Quaker Chemical Corporation operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quaker Chemical Corporation’s (KWR) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (37), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Quaker Chemical Corporation have an economic moat?: Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Quaker Chemical Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Quaker Chemical Corporation in?: Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).