KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KMT • US4891701009

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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.

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1. KMT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KMT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KMT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years KMT has always 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

  • The Return On Assets of KMT (4.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 8.38%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KMT's Return On Invested Capital of 6.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 50.38% of its industry peers.
  • KMT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.49%. This is below the industry average of 10.17%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
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 (5.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KMT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KMT has a Operating Margin (9.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • KMT's Gross Margin of 31.15% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 50.38% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
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. KMT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KMT is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KMT has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KMT has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 3.30 indicates that KMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KMT (3.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.03. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KMT would need 6.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • KMT has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.03) which 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.
  • KMT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 48.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 6.03
Altman-Z 3.3
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.71%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.55 indicates that KMT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • KMT has a better Current ratio (2.55) than 67.94% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that KMT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.14, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.55
Quick Ratio 1.14
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. 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.36% 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)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

  • KMT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.02% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.60% on average per year.
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.
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. KMT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.32 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KMT.
  • KMT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMT is cheaper than 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, KMT is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.49, which indicates a correct valuation of KMT.
  • 81.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. KMT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.32
Fwd PE 14.49
KMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMT is valued a bit cheaper than 79.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KMT.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.73
EV/EBITDA 10.11
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

  • KMT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • KMT's earnings are expected to grow with 24.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)3.07
EPS Next 2Y35.96%
EPS Next 3Y24.03%

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5. KMT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, KMT pays a better dividend. On top of this KMT pays more dividend than 89.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • KMT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 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

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KMT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KENNAMETAL INC

NYSE:KMT (4/2/2026, 11:19:59 AM)

36.155

-0.35 (-0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners103.97%
Inst Owner Change-3.49%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change-2.81%
Market Cap2.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)110.26M
Analysts51.25
Price Target37.91 (4.85%)
Short Float %5.01%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
DP55.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-10
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)38.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.32
Fwd PE 14.49
P/S 1.36
P/FCF 27.73
P/OCF 15.3
P/B 2.1
P/tB 2.84
EV/EBITDA 10.11
EPS(TTM)1.62
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY3.61%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY6.53%
SpS26.64
BVpS17.26
TBVpS12.72
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)3.07
Graham Number25.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.3
F-Score8
WACC9.71%
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

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KMT.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KENNAMETAL INC (KMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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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.