Croda International is down 50%: high quality at a reasonable price?
Summary
Pros:
Croda has a long track record of innovation and high-margin growthOpportunity to buy a proven quality compounder after a sharp sell offBusiness benefits from broad exposure to market sectors such as beauty and crop protection, which are expected to have long-term growth potentialCons:
Three profit warnings in 12 months suggest a possible failure of financial guidanceAny failure to rebuild margins could trigger a further de-ratingCroda may be at some risk of losing volumes to competitors as market conditions normalise after a sharp slumpProfile
About the stock
Croda International (LON:CRDA) is a chemicals business with specialisms in Consumer Care and Life Sciences. It’s classified in the Basic Materials sector, within the Chemicals industry group.
Croda floated on the London market in 1964 and is currently a member of the FTSE 100, with a market cap of £6.7bn and a recent share price of 4,800p.
The StockRanks show above-average quality and momentum scores for Croda International, with a rather low score for value.
This mix of factor ranks is reflected in Croda’s High Flyer style rating....