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KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KALU - US4830077040 - Common Stock

117.55 USD
+0.69 (+0.59%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
117.55 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KALU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KALU was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. KALU has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KALU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KALU was profitable.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KALU reported negative net income in multiple years.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KALU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKALU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KALU (3.53%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
KALU has a better Return On Equity (11.34%) than 77.56% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.73%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.08%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.08%) for KALU is below the current ROIC(5.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE 11.34%
ROIC 5.73%
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)3.18%
ROE(5y)2.16%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)3.31%
KALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of KALU (2.85%) is better than 62.82% of its industry peers.
KALU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KALU's Operating Margin of 4.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KALU outperforms 55.77% of its industry peers.
KALU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 12.42%, KALU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.74%
PM (TTM) 2.85%
GM 12.42%
OM growth 3Y0.96%
OM growth 5Y-20.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-17.68%
GM growth 3Y1.76%
GM growth 5Y-11.02%
KALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KALU is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KALU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
KALU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KALU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KALU Yearly Shares OutstandingKALU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
KALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.48 indicates that KALU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.48, KALU is doing worse than 62.18% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU has a debt to FCF ratio of 80.41. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KALU would need 80.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 80.41, KALU is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that KALU has dependencies on debt financing.
KALU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.29. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KALU underperforms 87.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 80.41
Altman-Z 2.48
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.38%
KALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KALU has a Current Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that KALU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KALU has a Current ratio (2.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that KALU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.08, KALU is doing worse than 67.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.08
KALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KALU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 74.10%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for KALU have been decreasing by -18.22% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.69% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.84% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)74.1%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y-18.22%
EPS Q2Q%264.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.84%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%

3.2 Future

KALU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y140.17%
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.1%
Revenue Next 2Y12.04%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
KALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
KALU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKALU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KALU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KALU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KALU is cheaper than 75.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KALU is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.79 indicates a correct valuation of KALU.
KALU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KALU is cheaper than 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. KALU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.29
Fwd PE 15.79
KALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

KALU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KALU is cheaper than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 146.58
EV/EBITDA 10.69
KALU Per share dataKALU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KALU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KALU's earnings are expected to grow with 52.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.74%, KALU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KALU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.02. KALU pays more dividend than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of KALU has a limited annual growth rate of 5.17%.
KALU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KALU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
KALU Yearly Dividends per shareKALU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

KALU pays out 56.02% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
KALU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP56.02%
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
KALU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKALU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M
KALU Dividend Payout.KALU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KALU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP

NASDAQ:KALU (12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 117.55 0 (0%)

117.55

+0.69 (+0.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners97.92%
Inst Owner Change2.09%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change-8.18%
Market Cap1.91B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (-7.59%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP56.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date10-24 2025-10-24 (0.77)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)80.56%
Min EPS beat(2)55.07%
Max EPS beat(2)106.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)60.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-49.45%
Max EPS beat(4)131.44%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)106.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.79%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.14%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)43.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.29
Fwd PE 15.79
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 146.58
P/OCF 10.86
P/B 2.36
P/tB 2.56
EV/EBITDA 10.69
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY4.12%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY6.33%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.68%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY9.21%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE 11.34%
ROCE 7.28%
ROIC 5.73%
ROICexc 5.78%
ROICexgc 5.95%
OM 4.74%
PM (TTM) 2.85%
GM 12.42%
FCFM 0.41%
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)3.18%
ROE(5y)2.16%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)3.31%
ROICexc(3y)3.17%
ROICexc(5y)4.17%
ROICexgc(3y)3.29%
ROICexgc(5y)4.37%
ROCE(3y)3.91%
ROCE(5y)4.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.63%
OM growth 3Y0.96%
OM growth 5Y-20.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-17.68%
GM growth 3Y1.76%
GM growth 5Y-11.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 80.41
Debt/EBITDA 3.81
Cap/Depr 133.99%
Cap/Sales 5.06%
Interest Coverage 3.52
Cash Conversion 64.16%
Profit Quality 14.22%
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 2.48
F-Score6
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)140.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)74.1%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y-18.22%
EPS Q2Q%264.71%
EPS Next Y140.17%
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.84%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%
Revenue Next Year11.1%
Revenue Next 2Y12.04%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y59.04%
EBIT growth 3Y5.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.89%
EBIT Next Year192.57%
EBIT Next 3Y52.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y127.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y31.78%
OCF growth 3Y28.15%
OCF growth 5Y-6.38%

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP / KALU FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KALU.


Can you provide the valuation status for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KALU stock?

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KALU stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) is 24.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.36.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) is expected to grow by 140.17% in the next year.