KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KMT • US4891701009
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36.27 USD
+0.28 (+0.78%)
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This KMT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KMT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KMT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years KMT has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KMT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 4.25%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.38%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- KMT has a Return On Invested Capital (6.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMT is below the industry average of 10.04%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.52%) for KMT is above the 3 year average (6.49%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROIC | 6.52% |
ROA(3y)4.23%
ROA(5y)4.07%
ROE(3y)8.43%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)6.49%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
1.3 Margins
- KMT has a Profit Margin (5.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMT has declined.
- KMT has a Operating Margin (9.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMT has remained more or less at the same level.
- KMT has a Gross Margin (31.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 31.15% |
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%
2. KMT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KMT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- KMT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KMT has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KMT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KMT has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that KMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.28, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KMT is 6.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take KMT, 6.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KMT (6.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.46, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.55 indicates that KMT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.55, KMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that KMT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KMT has a Quick ratio (1.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. KMT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.80% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.28% on average over the past years.
- KMT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.36%.
- Measured over the past years, KMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.8%
EPS 3Y-8.98%
EPS 5Y7.28%
EPS Q2Q%88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.85%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.02% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y72.36%
EPS Next 2Y35.96%
EPS Next 3Y24.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.22%
Revenue Next 2Y9.72%
Revenue Next 3Y7.6%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. KMT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.39, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KMT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KMT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.53, the valuation of KMT can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMT is valued cheaper than 82.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- KMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- KMT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KMT'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 KMT's earnings are expected to grow with 24.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y35.96%
EPS Next 3Y24.03%
5. KMT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%.
- KMT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.21. KMT pays more dividend than 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- KMT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KMT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.04%.
- KMT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
- KMT pays out 55.39% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of KMT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP55.39%
EPS Next 2Y35.96%
EPS Next 3Y24.03%
KMT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:KMT (4/6/2026, 2:00:44 PM)
36.27
+0.28 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners103.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change-2.81%
Market Cap2.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)110.26M
Analysts50.67
Price Target37.91 (4.52%)
Short Float %5.01%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
DP55.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-10 2026-02-10 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)33.06%
Min EPS beat(2)22.86%
Max EPS beat(2)43.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)36.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.93%
Max EPS beat(4)95.43%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)20.79%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)15.6%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.84%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.66%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)5.33%
PT rev (3m)47.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | 2.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.62
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY3.59%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY6.51%
SpS26.64
BVpS17.26
TBVpS12.72
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)3.08
Graham Number25.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROCE | 8.5% | ||
| ROIC | 6.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.35% | ||
| OM | 9.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 31.15% | ||
| FCFM | 4.89% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 58.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 55.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
F-Score8
WACC9.78%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)21.8%
EPS 3Y-8.98%
EPS 5Y7.28%
EPS Q2Q%88%
EPS Next Y72.36%
EPS Next 2Y35.96%
EPS Next 3Y24.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.85%
Revenue Next Year12.22%
Revenue Next 2Y9.72%
Revenue Next 3Y7.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year138.06%
EBIT Next 3Y35.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.38%
FCF growth 3Y12.2%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-38.7%
OCF growth 3Y4.72%
OCF growth 5Y-1.41%
KENNAMETAL INC / KMT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KMT.
What is the valuation status for KMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KENNAMETAL INC (KMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KENNAMETAL INC?
KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for KMT stock?
The financial health rating of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KENNAMETAL INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is expected to grow by 72.36% in the next year.