(KALU) Kaiser Aluminum - Ratings and Ratios
Aluminum, Rolled, Extruded, Forged, Products
KALU EPS (Earnings per Share)
KALU Revenue
Description: KALU Kaiser Aluminum August 21, 2025
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) is a US-based company operating in the aluminum sub-industry. To evaluate its stock performance, we need to examine its financial health and key drivers. The companys market capitalization stands at $1.22 billion, indicating a moderate size. Its price-to-earnings ratio is 22.75, suggesting a relatively reasonable valuation compared to its earnings. However, the forward P/E ratio is higher at 27.70, potentially indicating expected growth in earnings.
Return on Equity (ROE) is a crucial metric for assessing profitability. KALUs ROE is 8.91%, which, while not exceptionally high, is positive. To put this into perspective, we should compare it with industry averages and the companys cost of capital. The aluminum industry is heavily influenced by commodity prices, energy costs, and global demand. Key economic drivers include global construction and automotive industries demand, as well as trade policies and tariffs affecting aluminum imports and exports.
To further analyze KALUs performance, we should consider its revenue growth, profit margins, and cash flow generation. A detailed examination of its income statement and cash flow statement would provide insights into its operational efficiency and ability to generate cash. Additionally, understanding the companys debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage would help assess its financial leverage and risk profile.
From a trading perspective, KALUs beta of 1.517 indicates that its stock price is more volatile than the overall market. This suggests that investors should be prepared for potential price swings. Monitoring the stocks moving averages and average true range (ATR) can help identify trends and volatility patterns. For instance, the stocks current price is below its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA20 and SMA50), which could indicate a short-term downtrend.
KALU Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,260m |
| Sub-Industry | Aluminum |
| IPO / Inception | 1991-07-11 |
KALU Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 28.8% |
| Fundamental | 48.0% |
| Dividend Rating | 58.0% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 26.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.67 of 5 |
KALU Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.22% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.91% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.54% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 57.6% |
KALU Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 57.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 36.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -38.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.18% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.23 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 0.53 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.25 |
| Alpha | 16.94 |
| Beta | 1.492 |
| Volatility | 40.34% |
| Current Volume | 637.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 106.1k |
| Stop Loss | 92.3 (-3.6%) |
| Signal | 1.85 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (63.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 186.8m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -7.85pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 23.27% (prev 20.63%; Δ 2.63pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 150.4m > Net Income 63.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (10.4m) to EBITDA (249.5m) ratio: 0.04 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.70 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (16.5m) change vs 12m ago 0.36% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 9.67% (prev 7.52%; Δ 2.15pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 129.0% (prev 128.5%; Δ 0.44pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.92 (EBITDA TTM 249.5m / Interest Expense TTM 44.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.46
| (A) 0.29 = (Total Current Assets 1.15b - Total Current Liabilities 426.2m) / Total Assets 2.51b |
| (B) 0.04 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 100.4m / Total Assets 2.51b |
| (C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 131.0m / Avg Total Assets 2.41b |
| (D) 0.07 = Book Value of Equity 127.8m / Total Liabilities 1.74b |
| Total Rating: 2.46 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 47.99
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -5.34% = -2.67 |
| 3. FCF Margin -2.18% = -0.82 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.03 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.04 = 2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -5.55)% = -6.93 |
| 7. RoE 8.91% = 0.74 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 11.97% = 0.90 |
| 9. EPS Trend 65.47% = 3.27 |
What is the price of KALU shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +23.72%, over one month by +30.23%, over three months by +10.58% and over the past year by +49.84%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KALU is around 92.49 USD . This means that KALU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.45%.
Is KALU a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the KALU price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 86 | -10.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 86 | -10.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 105.7 | 10.4% |
KALU Fundamental Data Overview October 24, 2025
P/E Trailing = 23.4623
P/E Forward = 27.7008
P/S = 0.4047
P/B = 1.6549
P/EG = 2.24
Beta = 1.492
Revenue TTM = 3.11b USD
EBIT TTM = 131.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 249.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.08b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 7.60m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 23.5m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 10.4m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.27b USD (1.26b + Debt 23.5m - CCE 13.1m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.92 (Ebit TTM 131.0m / Interest Expense TTM 44.8m)
FCF Yield = -5.34% (FCF TTM -67.8m / Enterprise Value 1.27b)
FCF Margin = -2.18% (FCF TTM -67.8m / Revenue TTM 3.11b)
Net Margin = 2.05% (Net Income TTM 63.9m / Revenue TTM 3.11b)
Gross Margin = 9.67% ((Revenue TTM 3.11b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.81b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 8.59% (prev 13.38%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.51 (Enterprise Value 1.27b / Total Assets 2.51b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 53.19% (Interest Expense 12.5m / Debt 23.5m)
Taxrate = 22.41% (6.70m / 29.9m)
NOPAT = 101.6m (EBIT 131.0m * (1 - 22.41%))
Current Ratio = 2.70 (Total Current Assets 1.15b / Total Current Liabilities 426.2m)
Debt / Equity = 0.03 (Debt 23.5m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 776.0m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.04 (Net Debt 10.4m / EBITDA 249.5m)
Debt / FCF = -0.15 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 10.4m / FCF TTM -67.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 717.0m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 2.54% (Net Income 63.9m / Total Assets 2.51b)
RoE = 8.91% (Net Income TTM 63.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 717.0m)
RoCE = 7.31% (EBIT 131.0m / Capital Employed (Equity 717.0m + L.T.Debt 1.08b))
RoIC = 5.75% (NOPAT 101.6m / Invested Capital 1.77b)
WACC = 11.30% (E(1.26b)/V(1.28b) * Re(11.51%) + (debt cost/tax rate unavailable))
Discount Rate = 11.51% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 1.37%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -67.8m)
EPS Correlation: 65.47 | EPS CAGR: 275.2% | SUE: 1.71 | # QB: 3
Revenue Correlation: 11.97 | Revenue CAGR: 3.50% | SUE: 1.34 | # QB: 1
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