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Quaker Houghton (KWR) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$150.95 -4.38% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $149.47

Quaker Houghton (KWR) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 49/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $2.72B
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As of 2026-11-02, Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $150.95 (-4.38% 1D, market cap $2.72B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, KWR ranks #104 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), KWR carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.0%, and ROIC of 2.1%. By comparison, NGVT (Ingevity Corporation) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.59B) and WDFC (WD-40 Company) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 32.3x, ROIC 27.2%, cap $2.94B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDFC leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while NGVT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per KWR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000081362), Quaker Houghton generated $1.89B in revenue (+2.7% YoY), -$2.5M in net income, and $80.6M in free cash flow against $2.80B in total assets and $834.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (49/100 Β· D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-5.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D Β· Rk D
Cash (12)Whales (10)SEC (10)Macro (9)CEO (8)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4% Base Target
$192 Bull$145 Base$113 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KWR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (49/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY KWR SCORES 49/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.3% FCF Margin ($80.6M FCF) & 36% Gross Margin

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+10/20 pts (20% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±5.5% realized swing band)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (-0.12% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 12 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
57
Grade C$156.95-0.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
54
Grade C-$156.48-1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
52
Grade C-$154.87-2.5% Next Q
Current
49
Grade D$150.95-5.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C (57) β†’ D (49)Full Audit β†’
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Gideon Ashmere Forensic Desk β†’

While KWR currently carries a cautious 49/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (8/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($158.61) and Max Pain ($158.50) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $192.16.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.12% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: β€œKWR Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
5130 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.41>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE55% OF RANGE
L: $112$150.95H: $183
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (36% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 19 / 40
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NEUTRAL (60)

2.1% ROIC with 36.0% gross margin and 2.97% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 2.41 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (45)

18/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 9/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like KWR
  • βœ“Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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KWR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +9.85%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $156.9H $157.9L $151.0C $151.0VOL 164.2K
RES: $163.9SUP: $149.5SMA50: $158.6SMA200: $150.2
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
31.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KWR)

Materials Rank #104 of 270 βš”οΈ NGVT vs KWR Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (KWR vs. NGVT, WDFC, IOSP, ROG)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Quaker Houghton (KWR) ranks #104 by composite RQD confidence (49/100, grade D) and #98 by equity capitalization ($2.72B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WDFC leads on earnings valuation at 32.3x trailing P/E, while NGVT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 39.5% gross margin. IOSP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with KWR at 49/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KWR ACTIVE
Quaker Houghton
D 49/100 β€” 36.0% 2.1% -4.38% $2.72B Benchmark Subject
NGVT
Ingevity Corporation
C+ 67/100 β€” 39.5% 85.0% -1.39% $2.59B /ngvt-vs-kwr β†’
WDFC
WD-40 Company
C+ 69/100 32.3x 55.1% 27.2% +0.55% $2.94B /wdfc-vs-kwr β†’
IOSP
Innospec Inc.
B- 70/100 β€” 27.7% 9.9% -1.50% $2.50B /iosp-vs-kwr β†’
ROG
Rogers Corporation
D 51/100 β€” 31.7% -3.6% -5.18% $2.50B /rog-vs-kwr β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000081362

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Quaker Houghton (KWR) reported GAAP revenue of $1.89B (+2.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.84B , and -3.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$2.5M, operating cash flow of $136.5M, and free cash flow of $80.6M (-50.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, KWR closed FY2025 with $2.80B in total assets against $834.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.41, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.89B -$2.5M $136.5M $80.6M $2.80B $834.9M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.84B $116.6M $204.6M $162.8M $2.61B $669.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.95B $112.7M $279.0M $279.0M β€” β€”

3. KWR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KWR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $150.95 (-4.38% 1D, market cap $2.72B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, KWR ranks #104 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KWR compare to NGVT and WDFC in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), KWR carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.0%, and ROIC of 2.1%. By comparison, NGVT (Ingevity Corporation) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.59B) and WDFC (WD-40 Company) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 32.3x, ROIC 27.2%, cap $2.94B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDFC leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while NGVT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KWR?

Per KWR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000081362), Quaker Houghton generated $1.89B in revenue (+2.7% YoY), -$2.5M in net income, and $80.6M in free cash flow against $2.80B in total assets and $834.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KWR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KWR last traded at $150.95 (-4.38% on volume of 251,032 shares), positioning the stock -4.83% below its 50-day simple moving average ($158.61) and +0.48% above its 200-day simple moving average ($150.23). Across its 52-week range of $112.18 to $183.01, KWR sits at the 54.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±5.5% ($142.65 to $159.25).

KWR Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell KWR stock right now?

Quaker Houghton (KWR) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell β€” SELL) with 49/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is KWR's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

KWR's 12-month base price target is $144.84 (range $112.98 to $192.16), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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KWR β€” Quaker Houghton: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:25:05Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KWR scores 49 out of 100, a letter grade of D, with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20 (ROIC 2.1%; FCF yield 2.97%), Whale 13F Flow 10/20, Insider Conviction 8/20, Macro Regime Fit 9/20 (Beta 1.0), and Forensic Balance Sheet 10/20 (Altman Z 2.41; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.61). Every pillar sits below the midpoint of its 20-point range, so no single component offsets the others. The lowest-scoring pillar is Insider Conviction, which the rating ties to SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, though the detailed trade data is not included in the source. For a prospective investor, the ROIC of 2.1% and FCF yield of 2.97% suggest limited current return on invested capital relative to the stock price, while the Forensic Balance Sheet pillar indicates moderate rather than strong financial health. The upside case rests on earnings recovery and cash-flow normalization; the downside risk is continued margin pressure and a weak signal set across institutional and insider activity. Valuation (EV/EBITDA of 33.6) appears demanding against these fundamentals per the market data section. This is an analytical summary of the rating, not personalized financial advice.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$1888.6M$53.0M$-2.5MN/A$80.6M$179.8M$834.9M
FY 2024$1839.7M$194.7M$116.6MN/A$162.8M$188.9M$669.6M
FY 2023$1953.3M$214.5M$112.7MN/A$279.0MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1953.3M in FY 2023 to $1888.6M in FY 2025, while operating income declined from $214.5M to $53.0M and net income turned slightly negative in FY 2025. Free cash flow fell from $279.0M in FY 2023 to $80.6M in FY 2025. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.41, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.61. Debt increased from $669.6M in FY 2024 to $834.9M in FY 2025 while cash moved from $188.9M to $179.8M. ROIC is reported at 2.1%.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, five items were reported. Three are classified as "MARKET WIRE" with a yellow signal: a Yahoo! Finance Canada stock-page report, a TradingView estimates page, and a Yahoo Finance piece titled "Why Quaker Houghton (KWR) Holds Re-Rating Potential?" Two are classified as "CATALYST" with a green signal: a Simply Wall St article on an earnings beat and a TradingView item headlined "KWR Q3 Earnings Beat on Pricing Gains and Volume Growth." A Stock Titan item also notes a live webcast for the October 30 earnings call. The earnings-related items cite pricing gains and volume growth as drivers of the reported beat. The source does not include the reported quarterly figures, so the magnitude of the beat cannot be verified. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the sector is Materials, the industry is Major Chemicals, the supply chain is listed as NONE, and no butterfly links or proprietary signals are recorded.

Open Questions

  • What drove the decline in operating income from $214.5M in FY 2023 to $53.0M in FY 2025, and is that trend reversing?
  • What are the reported EPS and trailing P/E figures, which are absent from the source data?
  • What is the composition and timing of the debt increase from $669.6M to $834.9M, and how is it serviced?
  • What do the insider Form 4 trades and 13F institutional positions actually show, given the low pillar scores?
  • What products, end markets, and customers generate KWR's revenue?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KWR (D β€’ RQD 49/100) a Buy at $157.87?

Welcome to the KWR (Quaker Houghton) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 49/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $126.30 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $157.87

Pump the brakes on KWR β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KWR, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 36.0% gross margins. Unless Quaker Houghton expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $202.07 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $157.87

KWR cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KWR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $157.87 (52-wk range $112.18 - $183.01), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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