KWR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KWR - Quaker Houghton
$169.05
8.53 (5.31%)
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5d:
+11.51%
30d:
+4.9%
90d:
+18.69%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 30, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KWR is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KWR is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.9% 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
$278.17
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$172.72
2.1% 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 $169.05, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $148.54 to $159.35. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 18.3) compared to its historical average (16.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.9% 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 $173.76. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: KWR has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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 $173.76. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: KWR has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$148.54 -
$159.35
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+6.1% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+5.3%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($173.43)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.9% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$148.54 -
$159.35
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$146.46
Resistance Level
$173.77
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
18.32
Wall Street Target
$173.43
(+8.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
54.8%
Profit Margin
0.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.9% premium
PE vs Historical
18.3 vs 16.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$166.78
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$173.28
(+8%)
3-Year Target
$180.04
(+12%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 18→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$160.22
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 25.0%)
$354.73
(+121%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 18.3, Growth: 25.0%)
$313.44
(+95%)
Bear:
(PE: 15.6, Growth: 25.0%)
$266.42
(+66%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (21x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (18x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 20.83 | Forward EPS (Implied): $7.70
Bull Case
$193.83
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 21.9
Base Case
$160.52
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 20.8
Bear Case
$122.80
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 18.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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