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KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KALU - US4830077040 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KALU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KALU was compared to 157 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KALU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKALU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

KALU has a Return On Assets of 3.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: KALU outperforms 68.15% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KALU (11.34%) is better than 78.98% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.73%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.69% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.08%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.33%.
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 RankSector 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%
KALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

KALU has a Profit Margin of 2.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: KALU outperforms 63.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KALU has declined.
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 (12.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KALU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for KALU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KALU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KALU Yearly Shares OutstandingKALU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
KALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that KALU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.51, KALU is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 80.41, KALU is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.41% of the companies in the same industry.
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 84.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 80.41
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.43%
KALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

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.
With a Current ratio value of 2.48, KALU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.08
KALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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%.
KALU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.84% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
KALU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKALU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KALU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KALU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KALU is cheaper than 76.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KALU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say KALU is valued inline with the index average.
KALU is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.53.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, KALU is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.43
Fwd PE 16.53
KALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

74.52% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 153.46
EV/EBITDA 11.03
KALU Per share dataKALU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.99, KALU pays a better dividend. On top of this KALU pays more dividend than 89.81% of the companies listed 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 RankSector 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
KALU Yearly Dividends per shareKALU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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%
KALU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKALU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M
KALU Dividend Payout.KALU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KALU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP

NASDAQ:KALU (1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 123.07 0 (0%)

123.07

+0.47 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners98.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change-8.18%
Market Cap1.99B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (-11.73%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 25.43
Fwd PE 16.53
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 153.46
P/OCF 11.37
P/B 2.47
P/tB 2.68
EV/EBITDA 11.03
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.65%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY8.79%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC9.43%
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%.