KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures, formulates, and distributes specialty chemicals and performance materials worldwide. The company's Electronic Chemicals segment is involved in the sale of high purity process chemicals primarily to etch and clean silicon wafers in the production of semiconductors, photovoltaics, and flat panel displays. This segment's products include sulfuric, phosphoric, and nitric and hydrofluoric acids; ammonium hydroxide; hydrogen peroxide; isopropyl alcohol; other specialty organic solvents; and various blends of chemicals. Its Performance Materials segment supplies drag-reducing agents, industrial valve lubricants, and cleaners and sealants, as well as related services and equipment, including routine and emergency valve maintenance services and training, to the pipeline and energy services markets. This segment also supplies penta products consisting of solid blocks and concentrated solutions to industrial customers who use these preservatives to pressure treat wood products, as well as sells hydrochloric acid, which is a byproduct of penta production for use in the steel and oil well service industries. KMG Chemicals, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Chemicals & allied products
Sub-IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:KMG
CUSIP48256410
Phone817-761-6100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.81
Current Ratio2.70
Quick Ratio1.71
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio32.80
Forward P/E Ratio18.61
P/E Growth0.65
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$333.44 million
Price / Sales3.46
Cash Flow$3.8043 per share
Price / Cash19.57
Book Value$14.61 per share
Price / Book5.10
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.27
Net Income$23.63 million
Net Margins11.87%
Return on Equity16.21%
Return on Assets6.67%
Miscellaneous
Employees751
Outstanding Shares15,510,000
Market Cap$1,154.50
KMG Chemicals (NYSE:KMG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is KMG Chemicals' stock symbol?
KMG Chemicals trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KMG."
How often does KMG Chemicals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for KMG Chemicals?
KMG Chemicals declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, June 6th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.03 per share on Friday, June 22nd. This represents a $0.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 14th. View KMG Chemicals' Dividend History.
How were KMG Chemicals' earnings last quarter?
KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:KMG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June, 11th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.10 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.26. The specialty chemicals company earned $118.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $112.87 million. KMG Chemicals had a net margin of 11.87% and a return on equity of 16.21%. The business's revenue was up 45.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.53 earnings per share. View KMG Chemicals' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for KMG?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for KMG Chemicals' shares. Their predictions range from $70.00 to $73.00. On average, they anticipate KMG Chemicals' stock price to reach $71.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.0%. View Analyst Ratings for KMG Chemicals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for KMG Chemicals?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KMG Chemicals in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of KMG Chemicals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to KMG Chemicals include Univar (UNVR), Ingevity (NGVT), Balchem (BCPC), PQ Group (PQG), GCP Applied Technologies (GCP), Innospec (IOSP), OCI Partners (OCIP), Innophos (IPHS), Nexeo Solutions (NXEO), Hawkins (HWKN), Liquidmetal Technologies (LQMT), Gulf Resources (GURE) and Green Earth Technologies (GETG).
Who are KMG Chemicals' key executives?
KMG Chemicals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Christopher T. Fraser, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 60)
- Mr. Roger C. Jackson, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 67)
- Mr. Ernest C. Kremling II, Sr. VP of Industrial Lubricants, Wood Treating Chemicals & Manufacturing Services (Age 54)
- Mr. Jeffrey S. Handelman, Sr. VP of Electronic Chemicals (Age 57)
- Marvin Green III, Interim CFO & Director of Corp. Devel. (Age 43)
Has KMG Chemicals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about KMG stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. KMG Chemicals earned a media sentiment score of 0.21 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the specialty chemicals company an impact score of 44.66 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are KMG Chemicals' major shareholders?
KMG Chemicals' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Peregrine Capital Management LLC (1.98%), SG Capital Management LLC (1.08%), Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC (0.05%) and Sanders Morris Harris LLC (0.02%). Company insiders that own KMG Chemicals stock include Andrew C Lau, Christopher T Fraser, Christopher W Gonser, David L Hatcher, Ernest C Kremling II, Jeffrey S Handelman and Karen A Twitchell. View Institutional Ownership Trends for KMG Chemicals.
Which major investors are buying KMG Chemicals stock?
KMG stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including SG Capital Management LLC, Peregrine Capital Management LLC, Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC and Sanders Morris Harris LLC. Company insiders that have bought KMG Chemicals stock in the last two years include Christopher T Fraser and Jeffrey S Handelman. View Insider Buying and Selling for KMG Chemicals.
How do I buy shares of KMG Chemicals?
Shares of KMG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is KMG Chemicals' stock price today?
One share of KMG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $74.45.
How big of a company is KMG Chemicals?
KMG Chemicals has a market capitalization of $1.15 billion and generates $333.44 million in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $23.63 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.27 on an earnings per share basis. KMG Chemicals employs 751 workers across the globe.
How can I contact KMG Chemicals?
KMG Chemicals' mailing address is 300 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth TX, 76102. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at 817-761-6100 or via email at [email protected]
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