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KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KMT - US4891701009 - Common Stock

30.73 USD
+0.71 (+2.37%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 4:10:03 PM
30.73 USD
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 4:10:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall KMT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KMT against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KMT has an average financial health and profitability rating. KMT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally KMT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KMT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KMT has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KMT had a positive operating cash flow.
KMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKMT 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 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.74%, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.34%, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KMT (5.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KMT is below the industry average of 10.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.74%
ROE 7.34%
ROIC 5.8%
ROA(3y)4.23%
ROA(5y)4.07%
ROE(3y)8.43%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)6.49%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
KMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

KMT has a Profit Margin of 4.76%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 53.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMT has declined.
KMT has a Operating Margin (8.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 30.42%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.1%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 30.42%
OM growth 3Y-10.25%
OM growth 5Y1.18%
PM growth 3Y-12.98%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.17%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
KMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KMT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KMT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KMT has less shares outstanding
KMT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KMT Yearly Shares OutstandingKMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
KMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.08 indicates that KMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KMT's Altman-Z score of 3.08 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
KMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.44. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KMT would need 6.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KMT has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that KMT is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.47, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 6.44
Altman-Z 3.08
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.2%
KMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KMT has a Current Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that KMT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KMT has a better Current ratio (2.60) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that KMT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KMT has a Quick ratio (1.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.6
Quick Ratio 1.18
KMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.45%.
KMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.28% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.63% in the past year.
KMT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.45%
EPS 3Y-8.98%
EPS 5Y7.28%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%3.33%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KMT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.71% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.92%
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
KMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.95, the valuation of KMT can be described as rather expensive.
KMT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMT is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
KMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.07, KMT is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMT is cheaper than 74.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.70), we can say KMT is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.95
Fwd PE 18.07
KMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KMT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KMT is cheaper than 87.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KMT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.18
EV/EBITDA 9.3
KMT Per share dataKMT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)3.01
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%.
KMT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.85. KMT pays more dividend than 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
KMT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%

5.2 History

The dividend of KMT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.04%.
KMT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
KMT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
KMT Yearly Dividends per shareKMT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

65.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KMT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
KMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
KMT Dividend Payout.KMT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KMT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KENNAMETAL INC

NYSE:KMT (1/9/2026, 4:10:03 PM)

After market: 30.73 0 (0%)

30.73

+0.71 (+2.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Inst Owners107.36%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner Change6.97%
Market Cap2.34B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)94.30M
Analysts48.75
Price Target25.76 (-16.17%)
Short Float %3.77%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
DP65.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.93%
Max EPS beat(2)43.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)30.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.93%
Max EPS beat(4)95.43%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)20%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)15.34%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.94%
PT rev (1m)6.88%
PT rev (3m)19.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)53.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)37.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.95
Fwd PE 18.07
P/S 1.18
P/FCF 25.18
P/OCF 12.99
P/B 1.82
P/tB 2.5
EV/EBITDA 9.3
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY3.97%
OCF(TTM)2.37
OCFY7.7%
SpS26.06
BVpS16.88
TBVpS12.31
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)3.01
Graham Number23.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.74%
ROE 7.34%
ROCE 7.57%
ROIC 5.8%
ROICexc 6.1%
ROICexgc 7.37%
OM 8.1%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 30.42%
FCFM 4.68%
ROA(3y)4.23%
ROA(5y)4.07%
ROE(3y)8.43%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)6.49%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
ROICexc(3y)6.9%
ROICexc(5y)6.86%
ROICexgc(3y)8.4%
ROICexgc(5y)8.39%
ROCE(3y)8.47%
ROCE(5y)8.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.55%
OM growth 3Y-10.25%
OM growth 5Y1.18%
PM growth 3Y-12.98%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.17%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 6.44
Debt/EBITDA 2
Cap/Depr 63.2%
Cap/Sales 4.4%
Interest Coverage 6.52
Cash Conversion 60.31%
Profit Quality 98.47%
Current Ratio 2.6
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z 3.08
F-Score6
WACC9.2%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)71.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.21%
Profit Quality(3y)140.41%
Profit Quality(5y)135.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.45%
EPS 3Y-8.98%
EPS 5Y7.28%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
EPS Next Y11.92%
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%3.33%
Revenue Next Year6.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year90.69%
EBIT Next 3Y28.09%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-53.01%
FCF growth 3Y12.2%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-38.82%
OCF growth 3Y4.72%
OCF growth 5Y-1.41%

KENNAMETAL INC / KMT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KMT.


What is the valuation status for KMT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KENNAMETAL INC (KMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) stock?

KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of KENNAMETAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 21.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.82.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KMT stock?

The dividend rating of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.12%.