Quaker Houghton (KWR) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KWR - Quaker Houghton
$160.73
2.34 (1.48%)
▲
5d:
-1.66%
30d:
-1.29%
90d:
+0.82%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 29, 2026
25d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KWR is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KWR is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$281.90
Based on 12.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$175.04
8.2% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 16.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KWR is currently trading at $160.73, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $155.63 to $163.22. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.9) is in line with its historical norms (16.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.7% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KWR is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $163.79. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 58/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $192.57 (+19.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KWR is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $163.79. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 58/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $192.57 (+19.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$155.63 -
$163.22
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (58/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($192.57)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.7% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (58/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$155.63 -
$163.22
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$153.94
Resistance Level
$163.79
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.87
Wall Street Target
$192.57
(+19.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
54.8%
Profit Margin
5.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.7% premium
PE vs Historical
16.9 vs 16.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$161.86
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$162.99
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$164.13
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→17)
PE COMPRESSION
$160.54
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 21.1%)
$345.59
(+115%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.9, Growth: 21.1%)
$285.77
(+78%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.3, Growth: 21.1%)
$242.90
(+51%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (28x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 28.39 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.58
Bull Case
$297.51
(+85%)
Analyst growth 70.8%, PE expands to 31.2
Base Case
$270.47
(+68%)
Market implied 70.8%, PE stable at 28.4
Bear Case
$107.71
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 24.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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