109.13 USD
+0.34 (+0.31%)
Overall KALU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KALU against 156 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. Finally KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KALU had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
KALU's Return On Assets of 3.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KALU outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
KALU's Return On Equity of 11.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KALU outperforms 77.56% of its industry peers.
KALU has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: KALU outperforms 63.46% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KALU is significantly below the industry average of 13.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.73%) for KALU is above the 3 year average (3.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 62.82% 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 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KALU has declined.
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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KALU has more shares outstanding
KALU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KALU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.44 indicates that KALU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KALU has a Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: KALU underperforms 62.18% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KALU is outperformed by 87.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 80.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.28%
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 51.28% 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.
KALU's Quick ratio of 1.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KALU is outperformed by 67.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 74.10% over the past year.
The earnings per share for KALU have been decreasing by -18.22% on average. This is quite bad
KALU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.69%.
Measured over the past years, KALU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.84% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KALU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 52.14% on average per year.
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
KALU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.55.
KALU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KALU is cheaper than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.56.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.66, which 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KALU is valued a bit cheaper than 72.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KALU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 136.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
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)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.03, KALU pays a better dividend. On top of this KALU pays more dividend than 89.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KALU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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
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.
The dividend of KALU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP56.02%
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
NASDAQ:KALU (12/15/2025, 9:50:17 AM)
109.13
+0.34 (+0.31%)
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-8.18%
Market Cap1.77B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (-0.46%)
Short Float %3.23%
Short Ratio3.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 136.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.09 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 2.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.73%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY9.92%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.16
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 | 2.44 |
F-Score6
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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 22.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.
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.