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KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KALU - US4830077040 - Common Stock

98.3 USD
+1.75 (+1.81%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM
98.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KALU. KALU was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. KALU has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KALU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KALU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KALU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KALU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KALU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKALU 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 -400M

1.2 Ratios

KALU has a better Return On Assets (3.53%) than 66.88% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.34%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.92% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: KALU outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KALU is significantly below the industry average of 13.20%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.08%) for KALU is below the current ROIC(5.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE 11.34%
ROIC 5.73%
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)3.18%
ROE(5y)2.16%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)3.31%
KALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.85%, KALU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KALU's Operating Margin of 4.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KALU outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KALU has declined.
KALU's Gross Margin of 12.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KALU outperforms 43.51% of its industry peers.
KALU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.74%
PM (TTM) 2.85%
GM 12.42%
OM growth 3Y0.96%
OM growth 5Y-20.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-17.68%
GM growth 3Y1.76%
GM growth 5Y-11.02%
KALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KALU is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KALU has more shares outstanding
KALU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KALU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KALU Yearly Shares OutstandingKALU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
KALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

KALU has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. This is not the best score and indicates that KALU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KALU's Altman-Z score of 2.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KALU is outperformed by 61.04% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KALU is 80.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take KALU, 80.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KALU (80.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KALU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, KALU is doing worse than 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 80.41
Altman-Z 2.37
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.89%
KALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.48 indicates that KALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KALU has a Current ratio (2.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that KALU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KALU (1.08) is worse than 67.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.08
KALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KALU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 74.10%, which is quite impressive.
KALU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -18.22% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KALU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.69% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KALU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)74.1%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y-18.22%
EPS Q2Q%264.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.84%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 52.14% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KALU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y140.17%
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.1%
Revenue Next 2Y12.04%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
KALU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKALU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31, KALU is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KALU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KALU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.20, which indicates a correct valuation of KALU.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KALU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.22. KALU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.31
Fwd PE 13.2
KALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KALU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KALU is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 122.57
EV/EBITDA 9.48
KALU Per share dataKALU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KALU's 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 KALU's earnings are expected to grow with 52.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%, KALU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KALU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.60. KALU pays more dividend than 92.21% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%

5.2 History

The dividend of KALU has a limited annual growth rate of 5.17%.
KALU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
KALU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
KALU Yearly Dividends per shareKALU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

56.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KALU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of KALU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP56.02%
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
KALU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKALU 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 -400M
KALU Dividend Payout.KALU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KALU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP

NASDAQ:KALU (12/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 98.3 0 (0%)

98.3

+1.75 (+1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners98.15%
Inst Owner Change2.09%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change-4.71%
Market Cap1.59B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)91.40M
Analysts80
Price Target108.63 (10.51%)
Short Float %3.23%
Short Ratio3.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP56.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date10-24 2025-10-24 (0.77)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)80.56%
Min EPS beat(2)55.07%
Max EPS beat(2)106.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)60.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-49.45%
Max EPS beat(4)131.44%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)106.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.79%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.14%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)43.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.31
Fwd PE 13.2
P/S 0.5
P/FCF 122.57
P/OCF 9.08
P/B 1.98
P/tB 2.14
EV/EBITDA 9.48
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)7.45
Fwd EY7.57%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY0.82%
OCF(TTM)10.82
OCFY11.01%
SpS197.99
BVpS49.73
TBVpS45.97
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE 11.34%
ROCE 7.28%
ROIC 5.73%
ROICexc 5.78%
ROICexgc 5.95%
OM 4.74%
PM (TTM) 2.85%
GM 12.42%
FCFM 0.41%
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)3.18%
ROE(5y)2.16%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)3.31%
ROICexc(3y)3.17%
ROICexc(5y)4.17%
ROICexgc(3y)3.29%
ROICexgc(5y)4.37%
ROCE(3y)3.91%
ROCE(5y)4.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.63%
OM growth 3Y0.96%
OM growth 5Y-20.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-17.68%
GM growth 3Y1.76%
GM growth 5Y-11.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 80.41
Debt/EBITDA 3.81
Cap/Depr 133.99%
Cap/Sales 5.06%
Interest Coverage 3.52
Cash Conversion 64.16%
Profit Quality 14.22%
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 2.37
F-Score6
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)140.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)74.1%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y-18.22%
EPS Q2Q%264.71%
EPS Next Y140.17%
EPS Next 2Y72.24%
EPS Next 3Y52.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.84%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%
Revenue Next Year11.1%
Revenue Next 2Y12.04%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y59.04%
EBIT growth 3Y5.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.89%
EBIT Next Year167.33%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y127.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y31.78%
OCF growth 3Y28.15%
OCF growth 5Y-6.38%

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP / KALU FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KALU.


Can you provide the valuation status for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KALU stock?

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) is 20.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.98.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) is expected to grow by 140.17% in the next year.