ALCOA CORP (AA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AA • US0138721065
Current stock price
68.53 USD
+1.38 (+2.06%)
At close:
67.99 USD
-0.54 (-0.79%)
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This AA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- AA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years AA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.21%, AA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- AA's Return On Equity of 15.15% is amongst the best of the industry. AA outperforms 81.60% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AA (5.88%) is better than 60.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.21% | ||
| ROE | 15.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.88% |
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)1%
ROE(3y)1.59%
ROE(5y)2.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.17%, AA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- AA has a Operating Margin (7.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AA has grown nicely.
- AA's Gross Margin of 15.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AA outperforms 48.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.17% | ||
| GM | 15.2% |
OM growth 3Y-4.94%
OM growth 5Y15.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.98%
GM growth 5Y3.61%
2. AA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- AA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AA has more shares outstanding
- AA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.20 indicates that AA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- AA has a worse Altman-Z score (2.20) than 68.71% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AA is 8.51, which is on the high side as it means it would take AA, 8.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AA's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AA outperforms 65.03% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that AA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.36, AA is not doing good in the industry: 65.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC12.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- AA has a Current Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that AA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- AA has a Current ratio of 1.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: AA underperforms 72.39% of its industry peers.
- AA has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a bad value and indicates that AA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, AA is not doing good in the industry: 77.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. AA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.70%.
- AA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.00% yearly.
- AA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.08%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.7%
EPS 3Y-7%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.08%
Revenue growth 3Y1.01%
Revenue growth 5Y6.68%
Sales Q2Q%-5.22%
3.2 Future
- AA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.16% yearly.
- AA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y52.32%
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
EPS Next 5Y-4.16%
Revenue Next Year13.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.13%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. AA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.62, AA is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AA is valued a bit cheaper than 74.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- AA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.50.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.43, which indicates a very decent valuation of AA.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AA is cheaper than 77.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- AA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AA is cheaper than 69.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of AA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as AA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
5. AA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AA has a yearly dividend return of 0.60%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.06, AA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, AA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
5.2 History
- AA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- AA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 10.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.25%
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
AA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
68.53
+1.38 (+2.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)04-16 2026-04-16/amc
Earnings (Next)07-14 2026-07-14/amc
Inst Owners83.85%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap18.08B
Revenue(TTM)12.65B
Net Income(TTM)1.03B
Analysts76.52
Price Target71.71 (4.64%)
Short Float %2.64%
Short Ratio1.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP10.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-9%
Max EPS beat(2)33.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)34.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-9%
Max EPS beat(4)90.58%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)42.48%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)30.27%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.36%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.65%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.7%
PT rev (1m)12.99%
PT rev (3m)42.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 63 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.42 | ||
| P/B | 2.65 | ||
| P/tB | 2.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)5.99
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY1.59%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY5.15%
SpS47.96
BVpS25.87
TBVpS25.87
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.9961 (-38.72%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.21% | ||
| ROE | 15.15% | ||
| ROCE | 7.44% | ||
| ROIC | 5.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.57% | ||
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.17% | ||
| GM | 15.2% | ||
| FCFM | 2.27% |
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)1%
ROE(3y)1.59%
ROE(5y)2.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.7%
OM growth 3Y-4.94%
OM growth 5Y15.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.98%
GM growth 5Y3.61%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 27.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
F-Score4
WACC12.82%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)91.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.7%
EPS 3Y-7%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.88%
EPS Next Y52.32%
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
EPS Next 5Y-4.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.08%
Revenue growth 3Y1.01%
Revenue growth 5Y6.68%
Sales Q2Q%-5.22%
Revenue Next Year13.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.98%
EBIT growth 5Y23.27%
EBIT Next Year114.48%
EBIT Next 3Y28.23%
EBIT Next 5Y2.98%
FCF growth 1Y155.41%
FCF growth 3Y18.35%
FCF growth 5Y69.11%
OCF growth 1Y2903.23%
OCF growth 3Y12.97%
OCF growth 5Y24.64%
ALCOA CORP / AA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AA.
What is the valuation status for AA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ALCOA CORP (AA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of AA stock?
ALCOA CORP (AA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of ALCOA CORP (AA) stock?
The financial health rating of ALCOA CORP (AA) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ALCOA CORP (AA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALCOA CORP (AA) is expected to grow by 52.32% in the next year.