Is Kronos Worldwide, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 11 September 2025, the valuation grade for Kronos Worldwide, Inc. has moved from attractive to very attractive, indicating a stronger outlook for the company. Based on the provided metrics, Kronos is considered undervalued. The P/E ratio stands at 7, significantly lower than the industry average, while the EV to EBITDA ratio is 5.36, and the PEG ratio is an exceptionally low 0.01, suggesting that the stock is trading at a discount relative to its growth potential.
In comparison to peers, Tronox Holdings Plc has a P/E of -3.44 and an EV to EBITDA of 10.37, while Compass Minerals International, Inc. has a P/E of -20.95 and an EV to EBITDA of 9.77, both indicating weaker valuations. Despite the attractive valuation metrics, Kronos has underperformed against the S&P 500, with a year-to-date return of -36.10% compared to the index's 12.22%, highlighting the disconnect between its valuation and market performance.