KWR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KWR - Quaker Houghton
$167.81
7.29 (4.54%)
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5d:
+10.69%
30d:
+4.13%
90d:
+17.82%
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 4.6% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KWR is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.6% 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
$272.60
Based on 13.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$169.26
0.9% 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 16.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KWR is currently trading at $167.81, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $148.62 to $159.18. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 18.7) compared to its historical average (16.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.6% 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. Immediate support is located at $146.46, while resistance sits at $173.76. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.5% 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. Immediate support is located at $146.46, while resistance sits at $173.76. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.5% 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
$148.62 -
$159.18
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.4% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.5%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($179.86)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 4.6% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$148.62 -
$159.18
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.)
18.69
Wall Street Target
$179.86
(+7.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
54.8%
Profit Margin
5.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.6% premium
PE vs Historical
18.7 vs 16.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$175.53
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$183.60
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$192.05
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 19→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$167.45
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 22.9%)
$345.36
(+106%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 18.7, Growth: 22.9%)
$311.45
(+86%)
Bear:
(PE: 15.9, Growth: 22.9%)
$264.73
(+58%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (29x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (19x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 28.72 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.59
Bull Case
$283.54
(+69%)
Analyst growth 60.6%, PE expands to 31.6
Base Case
$257.76
(+54%)
Market implied 60.6%, PE stable at 28.7
Bear Case
$109.15
(-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 24.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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