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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • KMT's Return On Assets of 4.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 53.44% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMT is below the industry average of 10.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.49%) for KMT is below the current ROIC(6.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 5.43%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KMT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 9.03%, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • KMT has a Gross Margin (31.15%) which is in line with 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

  • KMT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KMT has less shares outstanding
  • KMT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • KMT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 3.26 indicates that KMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KMT has a Altman-Z score of 3.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 54.96% of its industry peers.
  • 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 in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 3.26
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.75%
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 67.18% 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.14, KMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.22% 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.27, the valuation of KMT can be described as rather expensive.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.88), we can say KMT is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.46, 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say KMT is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.27
Fwd PE 14.46
KMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMT is cheaper than 79.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • KMT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.68
EV/EBITDA 9.89
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

  • The 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)3.06
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 2.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, KMT pays a better dividend. On top of this KMT pays more dividend than 89.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, KMT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%

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

  • 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 (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 35.6 -0.48 (-1.33%)

36.08

+0.47 (+1.32%)

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 Cap2.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)110.26M
Analysts51.25
Price Target35.99 (-0.25%)
Short Float %4.52%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%
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)20.49%
PT rev (3m)39.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)38.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.27
Fwd PE 14.46
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 27.68
P/OCF 15.27
P/B 2.09
P/tB 2.84
EV/EBITDA 9.89
EPS(TTM)1.62
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY6.92%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY3.61%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY6.55%
SpS26.64
BVpS17.26
TBVpS12.72
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)3.06
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 3.26
F-Score8
WACC9.75%
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.


How profitable is KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) stock?

KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of KENNAMETAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 22.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.09.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KMT stock?

The dividend rating of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.39%.