KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:KALU - US4830077040 - Common Stock
92.63 USD
-0.95 (-1.02%)
92.63 USD
0 (0%)
KALU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally KALU also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KALU had positive earnings in the past year.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KALU reported negative net income in multiple years.
KALU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KALU has a better Return On Assets (2.54%) than 66.88% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.23%, KALU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.59%, KALU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.08%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.40%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.59%) for KALU is above the 3 year average (3.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.23% | ||
| ROIC | 4.59% |
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)3.18%
ROE(5y)2.16%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)3.31%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.05%, KALU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.94% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KALU has a Operating Margin of 3.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KALU outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
KALU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 11.55%, KALU is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.81% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 11.55% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KALU is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KALU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KALU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KALU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KALU has an Altman-Z score of 2.32. 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.
The Altman-Z score of KALU (2.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KALU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KALU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.39) than 88.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.70 indicates that KALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KALU has a Current ratio (2.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KALU has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that KALU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KALU has a Quick ratio (1.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 74.10% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, KALU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -18.22% on average per year.
KALU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.69%.
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
KALU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 48.45% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KALU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y92.22%
EPS Next 2Y63.02%
EPS Next 3Y48.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.91%
Revenue Next 2Y11.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.95%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KALU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KALU indicates a rather cheap valuation: KALU is cheaper than 81.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, KALU is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.89, which indicates a correct valuation of KALU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KALU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KALU is cheaper than 67.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KALU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 |
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 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
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.
KALU's earnings are expected to grow with 48.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y63.02%
EPS Next 3Y48.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%.
KALU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.52. KALU pays more dividend than 94.16% of the companies in the same industry.
KALU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
79.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KALU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KALU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP79.97%
EPS Next 2Y63.02%
EPS Next 3Y48.45%
92.63
-0.95 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.15%
Inst Owner Change1.89%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change1.57%
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)63.90M
Analysts43.33
Price Target108.63 (17.27%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio4.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.17%
DP79.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)93.25%
Min EPS beat(2)55.07%
Max EPS beat(2)131.44%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)24.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-49.45%
Max EPS beat(4)131.44%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)92.14%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.09%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.9%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.74%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.28%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.93 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY5.23%
EPS(NY)6.67
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)-2.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.3
OCFY10.04%
SpS192.44
BVpS47.96
TBVpS44.13
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number72.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.23% | ||
| ROCE | 5.82% | ||
| ROIC | 4.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.76% | ||
| OM | 3.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 11.55% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 159.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
F-Score7
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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 Y92.22%
EPS Next 2Y63.02%
EPS Next 3Y48.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.84%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%
Revenue Next Year10.91%
Revenue Next 2Y11.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.6%
EBIT growth 3Y5.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.89%
EBIT Next Year167.33%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y80.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y774.44%
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 4 / 10 to KALU.
Can you provide the valuation status for KAISER ALUMINUM CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 19.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.93.
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 92.22% in the next year.