KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KALU • US4830077040

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This KALU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 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. Finally KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KALU Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KALU was profitable.
  • 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.
  • In multiple years KALU reported negative operating cash flow during the last 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 75.80% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.73%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.42% 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 11.01%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.08%) for KALU is below the current ROIC(5.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • The Profit Margin of KALU (2.85%) is better than 61.78% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KALU has declined.
  • KALU has a Operating Margin of 4.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KALU outperforms 56.05% of its industry peers.
  • KALU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of KALU (12.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KALU has declined.
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. KALU Health Analysis

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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
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

  • KALU has an Altman-Z score of 2.56. 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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.56, KALU is not doing good in the industry: 61.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 80.41, KALU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.78% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, KALU is doing worse than 86.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 80.41
Altman-Z 2.56
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC9.88%
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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.08, KALU is doing worse than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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. KALU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KALU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 140.64%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, KALU shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)140.64%
EPS 3Y97.84%
EPS 5Y15.49%
EPS Q2Q%363.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%21.37%

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 22.35% on average per year.
  • KALU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y29.61%
EPS Next 2Y22.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
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 4B
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. KALU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.83, the valuation of KALU can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KALU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. KALU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.07, the valuation of KALU can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KALU is valued a bit cheaper than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KALU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.83
Fwd PE 16.07
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

  • 75.16% 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 156.91
EV/EBITDA 11.51
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.
  • KALU's earnings are expected to grow with 22.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)1.35
EPS Next 2Y22.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. KALU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, KALU pays a better dividend. On top of this KALU pays more dividend than 87.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • KALU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.35%

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 2026 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.
  • The dividend of KALU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP56.02%
EPS Next 2Y22.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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

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KALU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP

NASDAQ:KALU (3/5/2026, 5:01:17 PM)

After market: 125.84 0 (0%)

125.84

-4.92 (-3.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners98.14%
Inst Owner Change2.72%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change-8.71%
Market Cap2.04B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts45.71
Price Target127.5 (1.32%)
Short Float %3.76%
Short Ratio2.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.35%
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP56.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date01-23
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)17.37%
PT rev (3m)17.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.83
Fwd PE 16.07
P/S 0.64
P/FCF 156.91
P/OCF 11.63
P/B 2.53
P/tB 2.74
EV/EBITDA 11.51
EPS(TTM)6.04
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)7.83
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.64%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY8.6%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)1.35
Graham Number82.21
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 2.56
F-Score6
WACC9.88%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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)140.64%
EPS 3Y97.84%
EPS 5Y15.49%
EPS Q2Q%363.64%
EPS Next Y29.61%
EPS Next 2Y22.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%21.37%
Revenue Next Year17.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y59.04%
EBIT growth 3Y5.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.89%
EBIT Next Year196.04%
EBIT Next 3Y54.71%
EBIT Next 5Y40.27%
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 4 / 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%.