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.
1. AA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- AA had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
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 60.12% 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
- The Profit Margin of AA (8.17%) is better than 71.78% of its industry peers.
- AA's Operating Margin of 7.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AA outperforms 57.67% of its industry peers.
- AA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- AA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for AA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.11 indicates that AA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.11, AA is not doing good in the industry: 69.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.51, AA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that AA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- AA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.36) than 66.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC12.77%
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 71.78% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that AA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AA's Quick ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AA is outperformed by 77.91% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- Measured over the past years, AA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.00% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, AA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.08% in the last year.
- 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.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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.
4. AA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.61 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AA.
- AA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AA is cheaper than 75.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- AA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.42, which indicates a very decent valuation of AA.
- AA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AA is cheaper than 77.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- AA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 |
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 73.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AA is valued a bit cheaper than 68.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 57.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- AA has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.39
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 0.61%, which is pretty low.
- AA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.99.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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
62.46
-0.71 (-1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Industry Strength98.14
Industry Growth97.52
Earnings (Last)04-16 2026-04-16/amc
Earnings (Next)07-14 2026-07-14/amc
Inst Owners83.85%
Inst Owner Change0.69%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap16.48B
Revenue(TTM)12.65B
Net Income(TTM)1.03B
Analysts76.52
Price Target71.71 (14.81%)
Short Float %2.28%
Short Ratio0.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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)25.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)67.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 57.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.41 | ||
| P/tB | 2.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.17 |
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)5.99
Fwd EY9.6%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY1.74%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY5.65%
SpS47.96
BVpS25.87
TBVpS25.87
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.9961 (-32.76%)
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 | 2.11 |
F-Score4
WACC12.77%
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.