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KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

27.68 USD
+0.02 (+0.07%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:42:57 PM
27.59 USD
-0.09 (-0.33%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:42:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KMT. KMT was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KMT has an average financial health and profitability rating. KMT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally KMT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KMT was profitable.
In the past year KMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
KMT had positive earnings in each 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 2025 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KMT (3.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of KMT (7.34%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 10.35%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 4.76%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMT has declined.
The Operating Margin of KMT (8.10%) 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.42%, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 2015 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

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.
KMT Yearly Shares OutstandingKMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

KMT has an Altman-Z score of 3.00. This indicates that KMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KMT has a Altman-Z score (3.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.44, KMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.23% of the companies in the same industry.
KMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KMT (0.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 6.44
Altman-Z 3
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.88%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that KMT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KMT's Current ratio of 2.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that KMT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KMT (1.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.45% over the past year.
KMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.28% yearly.
KMT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.63%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.85% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.97% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.78%
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
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 decreasing.
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 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KMT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMT is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say KMT is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KMT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KMT.
KMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.77
Fwd PE 20.25
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

86.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
60.77% 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 22.73
EV/EBITDA 8.72
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)2.72
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.13%, KMT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.97, KMT pays a better dividend. On top of this KMT pays more dividend than 93.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, KMT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%

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 2015 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.
The dividend of KMT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.12%
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%
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 2025 0 200M -200M
KMT Dividend Payout.KMT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KMT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KENNAMETAL INC

NYSE:KMT (11/28/2025, 7:42:57 PM)

After market: 27.59 -0.09 (-0.33%)

27.68

+0.02 (+0.07%)

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 Owners108.32%
Inst Owner Change1.67%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change6.01%
Market Cap2.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)94.30M
Analysts48.75
Price Target24.1 (-12.93%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
DP65.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.2)
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)11.36%
PT rev (3m)11.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)51.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.77
Fwd PE 20.25
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 22.73
P/OCF 11.72
P/B 1.64
P/tB 2.25
EV/EBITDA 8.72
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY5.06%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY4.4%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY8.53%
SpS26.01
BVpS16.84
TBVpS12.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.72
Graham Number23.03
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
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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 Y-18.78%
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%3.33%
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year71.16%
EBIT Next 3Y24.66%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for KENNAMETAL INC?

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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KMT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 19.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.


What is the financial health of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) stock?

The financial health rating of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 6 / 10.