122.33 USD
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122.33 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KALU. KALU was compared to 157 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KALU was profitable.
In the past year KALU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KALU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KALU has a better Return On Assets (3.53%) than 68.15% of its industry peers.
KALU has a Return On Equity of 11.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: KALU outperforms 78.98% of its industry peers.
KALU has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.73%) than 63.69% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KALU is significantly below the industry average of 10.33%.
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
KALU has a better Profit Margin (2.85%) than 63.06% of its industry peers.
KALU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.74%, KALU is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.05% of the companies in the same industry.
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 43.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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
KALU 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, KALU has more shares outstanding
KALU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KALU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KALU has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.51, KALU is doing worse than 61.15% 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.
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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.29, KALU is not doing good in the industry: 84.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 80.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.48 indicates that KALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KALU has a Current ratio (2.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
KALU has a Quick ratio of 1.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: KALU underperforms 65.61% 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.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, KALU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.96% on average per year.
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.27, the valuation of KALU can be described as expensive.
76.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KALU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KALU is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.43 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 65.61% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KALU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say KALU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KALU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KALU is cheaper than 73.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 152.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KALU's earnings are expected to grow with 52.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%, 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 0.99. KALU pays more dividend than 89.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, KALU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
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 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
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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change-8.18%
Market Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (-11.2%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP56.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-DateN/A
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)27.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 152.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.31 | ||
| P/B | 2.46 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.66%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY8.85%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.18
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 | 2.51 |
F-Score6
WACC9.42%
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.
What is the valuation status of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP?
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is KAISER ALUMINUM CORP?
The financial health rating of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) stock?
The dividend rating of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 56.02%.