Kraton Corporation (KRA): Price and Financial Metrics
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KRA POWR Grades
- Growth is the dimension where KRA ranks best; there it ranks ahead of 86.39% of US stocks.
- The strongest trend for KRA is in Stability, which has been heading up over the past 31 weeks.
- KRA ranks lowest in Sentiment; there it ranks in the 24th percentile.
KRA Stock Summary
- KRA's one year PEG ratio, measuring expected growth in earnings next year relative to current common stock price is 1.33 -- higher than just 7.18% of US-listed equities with positive expected earnings growth.
- Of note is the ratio of Kraton Corp's sales and general administrative expense to its total operating expenses; only 9.86% of US stocks have a lower such ratio.
- In terms of twelve month growth in earnings before interest and taxes, Kraton Corp is reporting a growth rate of -224.35%; that's higher than only 9.28% of US stocks.
- Stocks with similar financial metrics, market capitalization, and price volatility to Kraton Corp are MTDR, TACO, TDS, GMS, and PDCO.
- KRA's SEC filings can be seen here. And to visit Kraton Corp's official web site, go to www.kraton.com.
KRA Valuation Summary
- In comparison to the median Basic Materials stock, KRA's price/sales ratio is 66.67% lower, now standing at 0.8.
- KRA's price/earnings ratio has moved down 17.1 over the prior 141 months.
- KRA's price/earnings ratio has moved down 17.1 over the prior 141 months.
Below are key valuation metrics over time for KRA.
| Stock | Date | P/S | P/B | P/E | EV/EBIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRA | 2020-10-27 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 4.4 | 7.9 |
| KRA | 2017-07-06 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 40.8 | 17.0 |
| KRA | 2016-08-31 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 11.1 | 27.3 |
| KRA | 2015-11-03 | 0.6 | 1.8 | -27.2 | 173.1 |
| KRA | 2014-12-16 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 25.2 | 20.7 |
| KRA | 2012-02-07 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
KRA Growth Metrics
- Its 2 year net cashflow from operations growth rate is now at -2.14%.
- Its 4 year revenue growth rate is now at 48.79%.
- Its 3 year net income to common stockholders growth rate is now at -33.79%.
The table below shows KRA's growth in key financial areas (numbers in millions of US dollars).
| Date | Revenue | Operating Cash Flow | Net Income to Common Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | 1,573.152 | 143.056 | -400.459 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1,563.15 | 151.331 | -225.602 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1,564.91 | 178.527 | -224.94 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1,635.693 | 217.977 | 197.547 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1,775.294 | 266.326 | 246.723 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1,804.436 | 234.94 | 51.305 |
KRA Price Target
For more insight on analysts targets of KRA, see our KRA price target page. And for a list of of all stocks sorted by upside potential based on analyst target price, see our Top Price Target page.
| Average Price Target | $42.67 | Average Broker Recommendation | 2 (Hold) |
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KRA Price/Volume Stats
| Current price | $38.56 | 52-week high | $45.88 |
| Prev. close | $37.17 | 52-week low | $12.92 |
| Day low | $35.88 | Volume | 226,431 |
| Day high | $38.64 | Avg. volume | 307,939 |
| 50-day MA | $35.00 | Dividend yield | N/A |
| 200-day MA | $33.48 | Market Cap | 1.24B |
Kraton Corporation (KRA) Company Bio
Kraton Performance Polymers is a leading global producer of engineered polymers and styrenic block copolymers (SBCs). The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Houston, Texas.
KRA Price Forecast Based on DCF Valuation
| Current Price | DCF Fair Value Target: | Forecasted Gain: |
| $38.56 | $69.13 | 105% |
The table below illustrates the output of a discounted cash flow forecast using a variety of scenarios for Kraton Corp. To summarize, we found that Kraton Corp ranked in the 70th percentile in terms of potential gain offered. Moreover, under all the scenarios we modelled, the output consistently forecasted positive returns. As for the metrics that stood out in our discounted cash flow analysis of Kraton Corp, consider:
- The company has produced more trailing twelve month cash flow than only 23.43% of its sector Basic Materials.
- Kraton Corp's effective tax rate, as measured by taxes paid relative to net income, is at 0 -- greater than only 0% of US stocks with positive free cash flow.
- Kraton Corp's interest coverage rate -- a measure of gross earnings relative to interest payments -- comes in at -6.53. This coverage rate is greater than that of only 9.42% of stocks we're observing for the purpose of forecasting via discounted cash flows.
| Terminal Growth Rate in Free Cash Flow | Return Relative to Current Share Price |
| 0% | 101% |
| 1% | 103% |
| 2% | 105% |
| 3% | 107% |
| 4% | 109% |
| 5% | 111% |
APOG, CPAC, CRH, MPVDF, and LIN can be thought of as valuation peers to KRA, in the sense that they are in the Basic Materials sector and have a similar price forecast based on DCF valuation.
Latest KRA News From Around the Web
Below are the latest news stories about Kraton Corp that investors may wish to consider to help them evaluate KRA as an investment opportunity.
Kraton Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2021 ResultsKraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. |
Kraton Performance Polymers (KRA) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's ReleaseKraton (KRA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. |
Kraton Corporation (KRA): Hedge Funds Are Snapping UpIn this article we are going to use hedge fund sentiment as a tool and determine whether Kraton Corporation (NYSE:KRA) is a good investment right now. We like to analyze hedge fund sentiment before conducting days of in-depth research. We do so because hedge funds and other elite investors have numerous Ivy League graduates, expert […] |
Kraton Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Conference Call and WebcastKraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, today announced that it has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, July 29th at 8:00 a.m. Central time (9:00 a.m. Eastern time) to discuss second quarter 2021 financial and operating results. The company expects to release its second quarter 2021 results after market close on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. |
Kraton (KRA) Surges 5.5%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?Kraton (KRA) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road. |
KRA Price Returns
| 1-mo | 22.69% |
| 3-mo | 7.83% |
| 6-mo | 37.32% |
| 1-year | 110.02% |
| 3-year | -16.30% |
| 5-year | 28.92% |
| YTD | 38.75% |
| 2020 | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 15.93% |
| 2018 | -54.66% |
| 2017 | 69.14% |
| 2016 | 71.46% |
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