Croda International/£CRDA
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About Croda International
Founded in 1925, Croda International Plc is a UK-based speciality chemicals company recognized globally for its innovative approach to delivering specialized chemical solutions across a broad range of industries including consumer care and life sciences. Operating within the basic materials sector, Croda develops, manufactures, and markets a wide array of specialty chemicals used in everything from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to lubricants and plastics. Over the decades, Croda has committed to sustainability and innovation, driving its growth and solidifying its position as in the industry.
Ticker
£CRDA
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
6,027
Headquarters
Website
CRDA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.8B
27.49
£1.00
0.79
£1.11
4.03%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.8B
Beta
0.79
52-week high
£39.39
52-week low
£24.27
Average daily volume
617K
Dividend rate
£1.11
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.069
Quick ratio
1.191
Long term debt to equity
25.744
Total debt to equity
33.072
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
109.72%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.96%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
362.6
Gross margin (TTM)
45.10%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.39%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.70%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.93%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£280,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.35%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.24%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
27.49
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.305
Price to book
1.73
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.16
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
53.548
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.87%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.514
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.03%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.36%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-14.07%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-7.14%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.50%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-41.82%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.05%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.36%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.56%
What the Analysts think about CRDA
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Croda International stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Group sales grew 7.3% at constant currency to £855.8 m in H1 2025, driven by higher volumes in Beauty Care and Crop Protection (Shares Magazine).
Adjusted operating profit rose 11.9% at constant currency to £146.9 m, expanding margins to 17.2% as volume growth and cost efficiencies took effect (Shares Magazine).
Interim dividend per share increased by 1 p to 48.0 p, marking a 2.1% uplift and underscoring robust cash generation and shareholder returns (Croda).
Statutory operating profit fell 17.5% to £94.4 m, weighed down by £27.3 m of impairment charges related to European distribution network rationalisation (MarketScreener).
Sales in Q2 were sequentially lower than Q1 despite 6% year-on-year growth, hinting at decelerating demand momentum in the second half of 2025 (Croda).
Foreign exchange headwinds and adverse price/mix partially offset volume gains, indicating margin susceptibility to macroeconomic shifts (Croda).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Oct 2025.
CRDA Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
CRDA Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Croda International stock?
Croda International (CRDA) has a market cap of £3.8B as of October 14, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Croda International stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Croda International (CRDA) stock is 27.49 as of October 14, 2025.
Does Croda International stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Croda International (CRDA) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 14, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.11 and the yield is 4.03%. Croda International has a payout ratio of 109.72% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Croda International dividend payment date?
The next Croda International (CRDA) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Croda International?
Croda International (CRDA) has a beta rating of 0.79. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.