Is Quaker Houghton overvalued or undervalued?

Sep 20 2025 05:41 PM IST
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As of July 31, 2025, Quaker Houghton is considered overvalued with a P/E ratio of 18 compared to peers and has significantly underperformed the S&P 500, with a 1-year return of -15.41% and a 5-year return of -21.98%.
As of 31 July 2025, Quaker Houghton has moved from a fair to a risky valuation grade, indicating a shift towards overvaluation. The company appears overvalued based on its P/E ratio of 18, which is significantly higher than peers like Avantor, Inc. with a P/E of 11.82 and NewMarket Corp. at 16.30. Additionally, Quaker Houghton has an EV to EBITDA ratio of 9.24, which, while competitive, does not justify its current price given the overall market performance.

In terms of returns, Quaker Houghton has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 across multiple periods, notably with a 1Y return of -15.41% versus the S&P 500's 17.14%, and a staggering -21.98% over the last 5 years compared to the S&P 500's 96.61%. This underperformance reinforces the notion that the stock is overvalued relative to its peers and the broader market.
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