104.615 USD
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104.615 USD
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Overall KALU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KALU against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While KALU is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KALU has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KALU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KALU had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KALU reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years KALU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KALU has a better Return On Assets (3.53%) than 66.88% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.34%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.92% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: KALU outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KALU is significantly below the industry average of 13.20%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.08%) for KALU is below the current ROIC(5.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.85%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KALU has a Operating Margin (4.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KALU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KALU has a Gross Margin of 12.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KALU outperforms 43.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KALU has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KALU is destroying value.
KALU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KALU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KALU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KALU has an Altman-Z score of 2.42. This is not the best score and indicates that KALU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KALU has a Altman-Z score of 2.42. This is in the lower half of the industry: KALU underperforms 62.99% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KALU is 80.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take KALU, 80.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KALU (80.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KALU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, KALU is doing worse than 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 80.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.96%
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's Current ratio of 2.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KALU outperforms 52.60% of its industry peers.
KALU has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that KALU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KALU (1.08) is worse than 67.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
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.
KALU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -18.22% yearly.
KALU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.69%.
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
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.61 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 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. KALU is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.05, the valuation of KALU can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KALU is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KALU is valued a bit cheaper than 74.03% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 130.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.06 |
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.
KALU's earnings are expected to grow with 52.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%, 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 2.55. KALU pays more dividend than 92.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KALU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KALU has a limited annual growth rate of 5.17%.
KALU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
KALU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
56.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KALU. 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%
104.615
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.92%
Inst Owner Change2.09%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change-4.71%
Market Cap1.70B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (3.84%)
Short Float %3.23%
Short Ratio3.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP56.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date
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)-9.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 130.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.67 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.06 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.77%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY10.34%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.42 |
F-Score6
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 Year167.33%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 21.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.
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.