ALCOA CORP (AA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:AA • US0138721065

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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.

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1. AA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AA was profitable.
  • AA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
AA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • AA's Return On Assets of 6.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AA outperforms 76.07% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of AA (15.15%) is better than 81.60% of its industry peers.
  • AA's Return On Invested Capital of 5.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AA outperforms 60.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
AA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

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's Operating Margin of 7.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AA outperforms 58.90% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AA has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.20%, AA is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
AA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

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2. AA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AA is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AA has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for AA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • AA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
AA Yearly Shares OutstandingAA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
AA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.15 indicates that AA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of AA (2.15) is worse 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.
  • AA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • AA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: AA underperforms 65.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 8.51
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC12.84%
AA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that AA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of AA (1.48) is worse than 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.
  • The Quick ratio of AA (0.88) is worse than 77.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.48
Quick Ratio 0.88
AA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. AA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for AA have decreased strongly by -22.70% in the last year.
  • 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%.
  • AA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.68% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.16% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.13% on average over the next years.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
AA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
AA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. AA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.79, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AA is cheaper than 75.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • AA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01, the valuation of AA can be described as very reasonable.
  • 76.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • AA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.79
Fwd PE 11.01
AA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AA is cheaper than 72.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • AA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AA is cheaper than 68.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.69
EV/EBITDA 11.53
AA Per share dataAA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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.
  • AA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%

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5. AA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • AA has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
  • AA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.06.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, AA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%

5.2 History

  • AA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
AA Yearly Dividends per shareAA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 0 0

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B -1B
AA Dividend Payout.AA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ALCOA CORP

NYSE:AA (4/24/2026, 8:19:38 PM)

After market: 66.01 0 (0%)

66.01

+0.64 (+0.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)04-16
Earnings (Next)07-14
Inst Owners83.85%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap17.42B
Revenue(TTM)12.65B
Net Income(TTM)1.03B
Analysts76.52
Price Target71.71 (8.64%)
Short Float %2.64%
Short Ratio1.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP10.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-10
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 RankSector Rank
PE 21.79
Fwd PE 11.01
P/S 1.38
P/FCF 60.69
P/OCF 18.71
P/B 2.55
P/tB 2.55
EV/EBITDA 11.53
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY4.59%
EPS(NY)5.99
Fwd EY9.08%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY1.65%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY5.35%
SpS47.96
BVpS25.87
TBVpS25.87
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.9961 (-36.38%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.15
F-Score4
WACC12.84%
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.