KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:KALU - US4830077040 - Common Stock
89.065 USD
-0.67 (-0.75%)
KALU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.53%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU has a better Return On Equity (11.34%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.73%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.58% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KALU is significantly below the industry average of 12.85%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.85%, KALU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KALU has declined.
The Operating Margin of KALU (4.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KALU has declined.
KALU has a Gross Margin (12.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KALU has been increased compared to 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
An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that KALU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KALU (2.33) is worse than 61.69% 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 55.19% of its industry peers.
KALU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 89.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 80.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.57%
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 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, KALU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.69% in the last 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.
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.
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 18.40, the valuation of KALU can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KALU indicates a rather cheap valuation: KALU is cheaper than 81.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KALU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KALU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.96.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KALU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KALU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KALU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KALU is cheaper than 76.62% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 110.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KALU's earnings are expected to grow with 52.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%.
KALU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.63. KALU pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KALU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
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
56.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KALU. 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 (11/19/2025, 2:57:20 PM)
89.065
-0.67 (-0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.15%
Inst Owner Change2.18%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap1.44B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (21.97%)
Short Float %3.09%
Short Ratio3.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
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)43.92%
PT rev (3m)43.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)27.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 110.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY5.43%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.9%
OCF(TTM)10.84
OCFY12.17%
SpS198.36
BVpS49.82
TBVpS46.06
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.66
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 | 2.33 |
F-Score6
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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 6 / 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 18.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.79.
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.