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
Industry
Chemicals
Headquarters
Employees
6,027
ISIN
GB00BJFFLV09
Website
CRDA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£4.3B
26.93
£1.14
0.76
£1.10
3.60%
Price and volume
Market cap
£4.3B
Beta
0.76
52-week high
£42.20
52-week low
£25.51
Average daily volume
449K
Dividend rate
£1.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.628
Quick ratio
1.489
Long term debt to equity
28.338
Total debt to equity
30.437
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
96.03%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.48%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
347.4
Gross margin (TTM)
45.08%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.74%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.24%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.20%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£270,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.09%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.84%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
26.925
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.62
Price to book
1.86
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.38
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
31.004
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.23%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
98.57%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.60%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.92%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-7.20%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-4.84%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.52%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-20.92%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.24%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.23%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.70%
What the Analysts think about CRDA
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Croda International stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Croda's opening of a new lipids manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania in March 2025 is expected to enhance production capacity and meet growing demand in the pharmaceutical sector. (croda.com)
The Consumer Care segment showed resilience with a 7% increase in sales in 2024, indicating strong demand for Croda's products in this sector. (croda.com)
Croda's strategic divestment of its Performance Technologies and Industrial Chemicals businesses has streamlined operations, focusing on higher-margin sectors like Consumer Care and Life Sciences. (croda.com)
Croda anticipates a decline in profit and profit margins for 2024 due to ongoing customer destocking and subdued demand in its Crop Protection and Industrial Specialties segments. (reuters.com)
The Life Sciences segment experienced a 14% decrease in sales in 2024, primarily due to reduced demand for COVID-19 lipids, impacting overall revenue. (croda.com)
Croda's adjusted operating margin declined to 17.2% in 2024 from 18.9% in 2023, reflecting challenges in maintaining profitability amid changing market conditions. (croda.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
CRDA Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
CRDA Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Croda International stock?
Croda International (CRDA) has a market cap of £4.3B as of July 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Croda International stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Croda International (CRDA) stock is 26.93 as of July 04, 2025.
Does Croda International stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Croda International (CRDA) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 04, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.1 and the yield is 3.6%. Croda International has a payout ratio of 96.03% 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 0.76. 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.