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KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KMT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4891701009 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

22.24  -0.42 (-1.85%)

After market: 22.24 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KMT. KMT was compared to 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While KMT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KMT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
KMT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
KMT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KMT (3.95%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMT's Return On Equity of 7.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 50.40% of its industry peers.
KMT's Return On Invested Capital of 6.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 49.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMT is below the industry average of 11.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.95%
ROE 7.89%
ROIC 6.61%
ROA(3y)4.88%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)6.64%
ROIC(3y)7.41%
ROIC(5y)6.27%
KMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 4.76%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.80% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMT has declined.
KMT has a Operating Margin (8.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMT has declined.
The Gross Margin of KMT (30.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.62%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 30.68%
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y-9.21%
PM growth 3Y21.82%
PM growth 5Y-12.11%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-2.63%
KMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
KMT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KMT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KMT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KMT Yearly Shares OutstandingKMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
KMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

KMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KMT would need 3.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KMT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.06) than 66.40% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that KMT is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 3.06
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10%
KMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KMT has a Current Ratio of 2.53. This indicates that KMT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KMT's Current ratio of 2.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 67.20% of its industry peers.
KMT has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that KMT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KMT has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 41.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.53
Quick Ratio 1.13
KMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KMT have decreased strongly by -14.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KMT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.06% on average per year.
KMT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.46%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.19%
EPS 3Y12.98%
EPS 5Y-13.06%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.93%
Sales Q2Q%-2.68%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KMT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.59% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.88%
EPS Next 2Y-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y3.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.97%
Revenue Next 3Y1.5%
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

KMT is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.72.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMT is cheaper than 77.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say KMT is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.13 indicates a correct valuation of KMT.
KMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMT is cheaper than 78.40% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. KMT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.72
Fwd PE 16.13
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

87.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
95.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.79
EV/EBITDA 7.18
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

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y3.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of KMT dropped by -23.63% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, KMT pays a better dividend. On top of this KMT pays more dividend than 96.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, KMT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.53%

5.2 History

The dividend of KMT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.08%.
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)0.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
KMT Yearly Dividends per shareKMT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

65.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KMT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.21%
EPS Next 2Y-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y3.59%
KMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
KMT Dividend Payout.KMT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KMT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KENNAMETAL INC

NYSE:KMT (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.24 0 (0%)

22.24

-0.42 (-1.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-05 2025-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Inst Owners113.97%
Inst Owner Change-3.72%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change-2.09%
Market Cap1.72B
Analysts47.5
Price Target23.75 (6.79%)
Short Float %6.65%
Short Ratio5.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.53%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.08%
DP65.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-11 2025-02-11 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.1%
Max EPS beat(2)12.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.1%
Max EPS beat(4)12.21%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.94%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)-3.63%
PT rev (3m)4.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-36.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.72
Fwd PE 16.13
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 8.79
P/OCF 5.94
P/B 1.41
P/tB 1.97
EV/EBITDA 7.18
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY6.2%
FCF(TTM)2.53
FCFY11.37%
OCF(TTM)3.74
OCFY16.84%
SpS26.15
BVpS15.77
TBVpS11.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.95%
ROE 7.89%
ROCE 8.49%
ROIC 6.61%
ROICexc 7.03%
ROICexgc 8.55%
OM 8.62%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 30.68%
FCFM 9.67%
ROA(3y)4.88%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)6.64%
ROIC(3y)7.41%
ROIC(5y)6.27%
ROICexc(3y)7.8%
ROICexc(5y)6.83%
ROICexgc(3y)9.53%
ROICexgc(5y)8.39%
ROCE(3y)9.55%
ROCE(5y)8.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.38%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-12.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.41%
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y-9.21%
PM growth 3Y21.82%
PM growth 5Y-12.11%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-2.63%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 3.06
Debt/EBITDA 1.93
Cap/Depr 69.16%
Cap/Sales 4.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 93.37%
Profit Quality 203.37%
Current Ratio 2.53
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC10%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)74.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.9%
Profit Quality(3y)117.17%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.19%
EPS 3Y12.98%
EPS 5Y-13.06%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y-21.88%
EPS Next 2Y-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y3.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.93%
Sales Q2Q%-2.68%
Revenue Next Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.97%
Revenue Next 3Y1.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.51%
EBIT growth 3Y8.67%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.87%
EBIT Next Year79.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y195.11%
FCF growth 3Y16.08%
FCF growth 5Y13.96%
OCF growth 1Y64.51%
OCF growth 3Y5.54%
OCF growth 5Y-1.61%