KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KMT - US4891701009 - Common Stock
25.79 USD
+0.34 (+1.34%)
Overall KMT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KMT against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KMT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KMT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KMT had positive earnings in the past year.
KMT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KMT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KMT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KMT (3.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMT has a Return On Equity of 7.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 48.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KMT (5.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMT is below the industry average of 10.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
KMT has a Profit Margin (4.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
KMT has a Gross Margin of 30.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
KMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KMT is destroying value.
KMT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KMT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KMT has an Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is not the best score and indicates that KMT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KMT has a Altman-Z score (2.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMT is 6.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take KMT, 6.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KMT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMT outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that KMT is not too dependend on debt financing.
KMT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMT outperforms 47.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that KMT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.60, KMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
KMT has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that KMT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KMT has a Quick ratio (1.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.45%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.28% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, KMT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.63% in the last year.
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.
KMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.03% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.42, KMT is valued on the expensive side.
KMT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMT is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KMT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMT is on the same level as its industry peers.
KMT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KMT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KMT is cheaper than 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMT is cheaper than 63.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.53
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KMT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.87. KMT pays more dividend than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
KMT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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
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%
NYSE:KMT (11/20/2025, 10:55:12 AM)
25.79
+0.34 (+1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.32%
Inst Owner Change1.67%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change11.23%
Market Cap1.97B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)94.30M
Analysts48.75
Price Target21.74 (-15.7%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
DP65.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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)0.46%
PT rev (3m)-3.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)41.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)37.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.92 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY5.43%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY4.72%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY9.16%
SpS26.01
BVpS16.84
TBVpS12.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.53
Graham Number23.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.92 |
F-Score6
WACC9%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 4 / 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 18.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.
What is the financial health of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) stock?
The financial health rating of KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) is 5 / 10.