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Valvoline vs Quaker Chemical: VVV and KWR compared
Valvoline is the larger company: $545M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $545M for Quaker Chemical (Q3 2026). Valvoline is growing faster (+24% against +10% a year earlier). Valvoline is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.6% against 9.0%.
Where the money goes: VVV and KWR
Valvoline (VVV) · Q3 FY26
Valvoline, Q3 FY26: revenue $545M (+24% year over year), operating margin 20.6%, net earnings $64.5M, operating cash flow $124M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Quaker Chemical (KWR) · Q3 2026
Quaker Chemical, Q3 2026: revenue $545M (+10% year over year), operating margin 9.0%, net earnings $30.0M, operating cash flow $14.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Valvoline (VVV) | Quaker Chemical (KWR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $545M | $545M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +24% | +10% |
| Gross margin | 39.5% | 35.5% |
| Operating margin | 20.6% | 9.0% |
| Net earnings | $64.5M | $30.0M |
| Net margin | 11.8% | 5.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $124M | $14.3M |
| Free cash flow | $67.3M | $2.9M |
| Market value | $4.5B | $2.6B |
| P/E | 43.1× | 26.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $42.31 | $192.00 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Valvoline or Quaker Chemical?
Valvoline is the larger company: $545M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $545M for Quaker Chemical (Q3 2026).
Is Valvoline or Quaker Chemical growing faster?
Valvoline is growing faster (+24% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Valvoline or Quaker Chemical?
Valvoline is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.6% against 9.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.