Is KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 86.8% / 30% | 17.5% / 30% | 47.9% / 30% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 86.8% / 33% | 17.5% / 33% | 47.9% / 33% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 27.6% / 33% | 5.6% / 33% | 15.2% / 33% | 0.29% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 86.8% / 33% | 17.5% / 33% | 47.9% / 33% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 27.6% / 33% | 5.6% / 33% | 15.2% / 50% | 0.29% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 11.7% | |
| Operating Margin | -15.7% | |
| Net Margin | -6.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -14.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -1.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$40M |
| Total Debt | $577M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 76.9 |
| Current Ratio | 2.7 |
| Total Assets | $1.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.51 |
| 50-Day MA | $5.75 |
| 200-Day MA | $5.56 |
| Avg Volume | 337K |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$4.08
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About KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO)
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company offers TiO2 in two crystalline forms comprising rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It also produces and sells ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals, which are used as treatment and conditioning agents for industrial effluents and municipal wastewater, as well as in the manufacture of iron pigments, cement, and agricultural products; and specialty chemicals for use in the formulation of pearlescent pigments, and production of electroceramic capacitors for cell phones and other electronic devices, as well as for use in natural gas pipe and other specialty applications. In addition, the company provides technical services for its products. It sells its products under the KRONOS brand through agents and distributors to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC (KRO) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC's debt ratio?
KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC's debt ratio is 86.8% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 27.6%.
What are KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC's key financial metrics?
KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC has a market capitalization of $740M, and revenue of $1.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 11.7% and a net margin of -6.0%. Return on equity stands at -14.1%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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