KWR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KWR - Quaker Houghton
$147.98
-0.19 (-0.13%)
▼
5d:
-7.18%
30d:
+8.27%
90d:
+16.43%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 30, 2026
15d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KWR is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KWR is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.2% 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
$278.53
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$172.94
14.4% 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 16.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KWR is currently trading at $147.98, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $143.51 to $156.91. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.9) is in line with its historical norms (16.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.2% 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 downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $149.11. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $170.57 (+15.3%). 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 downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $149.11. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $170.57 (+15.3%). 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
$143.51 -
$156.91
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($170.57)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.2% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -7.2% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$143.51 -
$156.91
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$138.36
Resistance Level
$149.11
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.86
Wall Street Target
$170.57
(+15.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
54.8%
Profit Margin
0.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.2% premium
PE vs Historical
16.9 vs 16.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$149.76
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$151.55
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$153.37
(+4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$148.24
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 25.1%)
$373.95
(+153%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.9, Growth: 25.1%)
$289.55
(+96%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.3, Growth: 25.1%)
$246.12
(+66%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (21x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 20.70 | Forward EPS (Implied): $7.15
Bull Case
$178.69
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 21.7
Base Case
$147.98
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 20.7
Bear Case
$113.20
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 18.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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