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Overall KALU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KALU against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KALU while its profitability can be described as average. KALU is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KALU was profitable.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KALU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years KALU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.53%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KALU (11.34%) is better than 77.56% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KALU (5.73%) is better than 63.46% 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 13.25%.
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.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.74%, KALU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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 42.31% 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
KALU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
KALU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KALU has more shares outstanding
KALU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KALU has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. 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 2.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: KALU underperforms 60.90% 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.
KALU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 80.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KALU outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that KALU has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, KALU is doing worse than 87.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 80.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.35%
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 in line with 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 has a worse Quick ratio (1.08) than 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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.69% in the past year.
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
KALU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.14% yearly.
KALU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.96% yearly.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.58, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KALU.
KALU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KALU is cheaper than 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, KALU is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.33, the valuation of KALU can be described as correct.
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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KALU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say KALU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KALU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KALU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 142.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
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)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.74%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.02, 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 bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.74% |
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%
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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-8.18%
Market Cap1.85B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (-4.81%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.74% |
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 | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 142.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.55 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 2.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.7%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY9.48%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.17
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 | 2.47 |
F-Score6
WACC9.35%
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 23.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.29.
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.