CC vs KRO
CC: A leveraged specialty chemicals manufacturer of refrigerants and fluorochemicals serving HVAC, industrial, and climate-control markets, facing headwinds from high debt and regulatory constraints. KRO: Kronos Worldwide is a leading global producer of titanium dioxide pigments, serving as a critical supplier to the paints, coatings, and plastics industries worldwide.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | CC | KRO | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-22 close | $18.24 | $7.10 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-23 | $2.8B | $817M | |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-23 | -7.1% | -7.1% | CC higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-23 | +15.1% | +10.3% | CC higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-23 | -1.8% | -3.3% | CC higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-23 | -164.4% | -17.0% | KRO higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-23 | -5.5% | -7.2% | CC higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-23 | 19.24 | 0.81 | KRO lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-23 | +0.3% | -1.0% | CC higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | -5.3% | -1.2% | KRO higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-23 | +2.0% | +2.8% | KRO higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Beta as of 2026-07-23 | 1.42 | 1.00 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-22 close | +32.1% | +14.5% | CC higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-23. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-22.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.