KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KMT • US4891701009

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38.95 USD
+0.64 (+1.67%)
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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.
  • In the past year KMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KMT has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years KMT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • KMT has a Return On Assets (4.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
  • KMT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.49%. This is below the industry average of 10.00%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.43%, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.38% of the companies in the same 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.
  • 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 of 31.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 50.38% of its industry peers.
  • KMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KMT is destroying value.
  • KMT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KMT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KMT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • KMT has an Altman-Z score of 3.36. This indicates that KMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KMT's Altman-Z score of 3.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 55.73% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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 3.36
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC10.13%
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.
  • 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.
  • KMT has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that KMT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KMT's Quick ratio of 1.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 40.46% of its industry peers.
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

  • KMT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.80%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.28% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, KMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.36% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.85% on average over the past years.
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
  • KMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y79.22%
EPS Next 2Y36%
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

  • 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. KMT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.04, the valuation of KMT can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say KMT is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.60 indicates a correct valuation of KMT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KMT is cheaper than 83.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • KMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.04
Fwd PE 15.6
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMT is valued cheaper than 80.15% 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 29.88
EV/EBITDA 10.53
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)0.3
PEG (5Y)3.3
EPS Next 2Y36%
EPS Next 3Y24.03%

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5. KMT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • KMT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.08. 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.05%

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
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

  • 55.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMT. 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 2Y36%
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 (4/17/2026, 8:25:30 PM)

After market: 39.15 +0.2 (+0.51%)

38.95

+0.64 (+1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners104.61%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change-2.81%
Market Cap2.97B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)110.26M
Analysts50.67
Price Target37.91 (-2.67%)
Short Float %3.77%
Short Ratio1.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.05%
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)7.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)41.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)60.13%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.04
Fwd PE 15.6
P/S 1.46
P/FCF 29.88
P/OCF 16.49
P/B 2.26
P/tB 3.06
EV/EBITDA 10.53
EPS(TTM)1.62
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY3.35%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY6.07%
SpS26.64
BVpS17.26
TBVpS12.72
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)3.3
Graham Number25.0807 (-35.61%)
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 3.36
F-Score8
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 Y79.22%
EPS Next 2Y36%
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 Year139.06%
EBIT Next 3Y35.96%
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 6 / 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 79.22% in the next year.