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Kaman Corporation (KAMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KAMN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4835481031 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

45.99  +0.12 (+0.26%)

After market: 45.99 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KAMN. KAMN was compared to 67 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While KAMN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KAMN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KAMN was profitable.
KAMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KAMN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years KAMN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
KAMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKAMN 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 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KAMN (0.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KAMN's Return On Equity of 1.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KAMN outperforms 51.56% of its industry peers.
KAMN has a Return On Invested Capital (3.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KAMN is significantly below the industry average of 8.49%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.49%) for KAMN is above the 3 year average (2.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 1.16%
ROIC 3.49%
ROA(3y)0.36%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)-0.05%
ROE(5y)3.2%
ROIC(3y)2.89%
ROIC(5y)3.14%
KAMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKAMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

KAMN has a Profit Margin (1.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KAMN has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.99%, KAMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KAMN has remained more or less at the same level.
KAMN has a Gross Margin of 34.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: KAMN outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KAMN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.99%
PM (TTM) 1.03%
GM 34.96%
OM growth 3Y6.24%
OM growth 5Y-1.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-32.6%
GM growth 3Y3.74%
GM growth 5Y2.51%
KAMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKAMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KAMN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
KAMN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KAMN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KAMN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KAMN Yearly Shares OutstandingKAMN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
KAMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKAMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that KAMN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.32, KAMN is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.56% of the companies in the same industry.
KAMN has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.95. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KAMN would need 11.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KAMN's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KAMN outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that KAMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KAMN (0.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 11.95
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.55%
KAMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKAMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that KAMN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KAMN (1.32) is worse than 65.63% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that KAMN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KAMN (0.71) is worse than 82.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.71
KAMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKAMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KAMN have decreased strongly by -56.67% in the last year.
KAMN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.99% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KAMN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.78% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.06% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.67%
EPS 3Y-35.63%
EPS 5Y-28.99%
EPS Q2Q%-71.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.37%
Revenue growth 5Y1.06%
Sales Q2Q%3.06%

3.2 Future

KAMN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KAMN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y63.79%
EPS Next 2Y52.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.55%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
KAMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKAMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
KAMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKAMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 88.44 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KAMN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KAMN is on the same level as its industry peers.
KAMN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 54.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KAMN.
KAMN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.67. KAMN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 88.44
Fwd PE 54
KAMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKAMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KAMN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KAMN is cheaper than 67.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KAMN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.89
EV/EBITDA 17.51
KAMN Per share dataKAMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KAMN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KAMN's earnings are expected to grow with 52.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KAMN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, KAMN pays a better dividend. On top of this KAMN pays more dividend than 89.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, KAMN is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of KAMN decreases each year by -0.01%.
KAMN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KAMN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
KAMN Yearly Dividends per shareKAMN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

KAMN pays out 281.70% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP281.7%
EPS Next 2Y52.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KAMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKAMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M
KAMN Dividend Payout.KAMN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KAMN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

Kaman Corporation

NYSE:KAMN (4/18/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 45.99 0 (0%)

45.99

+0.12 (+0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-22 2024-02-22/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2024-04-30/amc
Inst Owners18.47%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.30B
Analysts80
Price Target46.92 (2.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP281.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.92%
Max EPS beat(2)22.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)114.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.92%
Max EPS beat(4)292.16%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)49.67%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)43.31%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)38.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.19%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.88%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.78%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.58%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)53.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 88.44
Fwd PE 54
P/S 1.68
P/FCF 27.89
P/OCF 17.92
P/B 1.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.51
EPS(TTM)0.52
EY1.13%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY1.85%
FCF(TTM)1.65
FCFY3.59%
OCF(TTM)2.57
OCFY5.58%
SpS27.39
BVpS24.42
TBVpS-1.4
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 1.16%
ROCE 4.69%
ROIC 3.49%
ROICexc 3.6%
ROICexgc 10.36%
OM 6.99%
PM (TTM) 1.03%
GM 34.96%
FCFM 6.02%
ROA(3y)0.36%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)-0.05%
ROE(5y)3.2%
ROIC(3y)2.89%
ROIC(5y)3.14%
ROICexc(3y)3.13%
ROICexc(5y)3.84%
ROICexgc(3y)6.92%
ROICexgc(5y)7.23%
ROCE(3y)3.89%
ROCE(5y)4.22%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.12%
OM growth 3Y6.24%
OM growth 5Y-1.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-32.6%
GM growth 3Y3.74%
GM growth 5Y2.51%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 11.95
Debt/EBITDA 3.43
Cap/Depr 51.96%
Cap/Sales 3.35%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.74%
Profit Quality 584.28%
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.71
Altman-Z 2.32
F-Score8
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)52.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.67%
EPS 3Y-35.63%
EPS 5Y-28.99%
EPS Q2Q%-71.43%
EPS Next Y63.79%
EPS Next 2Y52.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.37%
Revenue growth 5Y1.06%
Sales Q2Q%3.06%
Revenue Next Year2.55%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y165.8%
EBIT growth 3Y5.85%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.37%
EBIT Next Year109.46%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1830.11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-19.61%
OCF growth 1Y246.26%
OCF growth 3Y63.95%
OCF growth 5Y-14.66%