Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO – Get Free Report) and Lithium & Boron Technology (OTCMKTS:LBTI – Get Free Report) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares Kronos Worldwide and Lithium & Boron Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Kronos Worldwide | -1.33% | -2.46% | -1.19% |
| Lithium & Boron Technology | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Risk and Volatility
Kronos Worldwide has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lithium & Boron Technology has a beta of 18.54, indicating that its stock price is 1,754% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Kronos Worldwide | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Lithium & Boron Technology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Kronos Worldwide currently has a consensus target price of $9.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.77%. Given Kronos Worldwide’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Kronos Worldwide is more favorable than Lithium & Boron Technology.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
16.3% of Kronos Worldwide shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Kronos Worldwide shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Lithium & Boron Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Kronos Worldwide and Lithium & Boron Technology’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Kronos Worldwide | $1.93 billion | 0.54 | $104.50 million | ($0.20) | -45.35 |
| Lithium & Boron Technology | $6.17 million | 0.01 | -$4.19 million | N/A | N/A |
Kronos Worldwide has higher revenue and earnings than Lithium & Boron Technology.
Summary
Kronos Worldwide beats Lithium & Boron Technology on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Kronos Worldwide
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. engages in the production and marketing of value-added titanium dioxide pigments. Its products are used for coatings and inks, plastics, paper and paper laminates, man-made fibers, health, food, and beauty, and ceramic, glass, and welding rods applications. The firm also offers assistance in pigment selection, consultation, on-site training, testing on lab scale equipment, and weathering tests technical services. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
About Lithium & Boron Technology
Lithium & Boron Technology, Inc. manufactures and sells boric acid and related compounds for use in industrial and consumer applications in the People's Republic of China. The company was formerly known as SmartHeat Inc. and changed its name to Lithium & Boron Technology, Inc. in October 2019. Lithium & Boron Technology, Inc. was founded in 1954 and is based in Dachaidanzhen, the People's Republic of China.
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