KWR
Quaker Houghton
MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS OF PETROLEUM & COAL
Quaker Houghton (KWR) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$154.30
-1.61 (-1.03%)
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5d:
+1.15%
30d:
-2.61%
90d:
-9.62%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (80%)
Quality Score
47/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$152.90 â $159.27
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
16.5x
FAIR
vs 16.5x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$192.00
+23.1% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$145.82 / $164.21
Trend: Sideways
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: KWR is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -0.0% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$264.00
Based on 11.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$163.93
5.9% 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 $154.30, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $152.90 to $159.27. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.5) is in line with its historical norms (16.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in -0.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KWR is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $145.82, while resistance sits at $164.21.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 47/100 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 $192.00 (+23.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KWR is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $145.82, while resistance sits at $164.21.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 47/100 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 $192.00 (+23.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$152.90 -
$159.27
Company Quality Score
47/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$152.90 -
$159.27
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support Level
$145.82
Resistance Level
$164.21
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (47/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 23.1% below Wall St target ($192.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 47/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.48
Wall Street Target
$192.00
(+23.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-1.1%
Profit Margin
4.8%
PE vs Historical
16.5 vs 16.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$155.91
(0%)
2-Year Target
$155.91
(0%)
3-Year Target
$155.91
(0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â17)
$156.09
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 18.4%)
$311.68
(+100%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.5, Growth: 18.4%)
$258.65
(+66%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.0, Growth: 18.4%)
$219.85
(+41%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (28x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 27.66 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.58
Bull Case
$287.87
(+85%)
Analyst growth 69.5%, PE expands to 30.4
Base Case
$261.70
(+68%)
Market implied 69.5%, PE stable at 27.7
Bear Case
$104.97
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 23.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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