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Croda International PLC(CRDA) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward39Moderate
Risk43Moderate
75%Data
Thin 5% profit margin · 3.3% dividend yield
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:4.63Bn
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Reward Rating
39
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Risk Rating
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is Croda International PLC?

Croda International Plc engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America.

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What is Croda International PLC?

Croda International Plc engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. The company offers consumer care products across beauty care, beauty actives, and home care products, as well as fragrances and flavours. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 4.63B, and a P/E ratio of 57.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (39)

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
Market Cap4.63B
P/E Ratio57.8246
Dividend Yield3.33%
Beta0.929
Insider Activity
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