(KALU) Kaiser Aluminum - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4830077040

KALU: Aerospace, Packaging, Automotive, Engineering, Industrial

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, defense, packaging, automotive, and general engineering. The company specializes in rolled, extruded, and drawn aluminum products tailored for high-performance applications. Its product portfolio includes aero/HS items like heat-treated plates, hard alloy extruded shapes, and seamless drawn tubes, which are critical for aerospace, space, and defense industries. Additionally, Kaiser Aluminum supplies aluminum coils for beverage and food packaging, as well as 6000-series aluminum alloy products used in military vehicle armor, semiconductor manufacturing, and other industrial applications. The company also offers automotive extrusions for structural components and crash management systems, along with fabrication services like sawing and cutting to length. Kaiser Aluminum distributes its products globally through direct sales teams in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe, and via independent agents in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Founded in 1946, the company is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.

Based on and , Kaiser Aluminums stock (KALU) is currently trading at $69.16, near its SMA 200 of $69.92, suggesting a potential resistance level. The SMA 20 and SMA 50 are at $57.19 and $62.65, respectively, indicating a recent upward trend. The ATR of 3.61 reflects moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, the companys market cap of $1.008 billion, P/E of 19.82, and forward P/E of 27.70 suggest a premium valuation, possibly driven by growth expectations. The P/B ratio of 1.29 and P/S of 0.33 indicate undervaluation relative to book value and revenue. With an RoE of 5.79%, Kaiser Aluminums profitability is modest compared to industry peers. Overall, the stock may face short-term resistance near $70 but could see upside if it breaks above the SMA 200. Investors should monitor volume and price action for confirmation of trend continuation.

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KALU Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,117m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Aluminum
GiC Sub-Industry Aluminum
IPO / Inception 1991-07-11

KALU Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -10.2
Fundamental -3.23
Dividend Rating 64.8
Rel. Strength -21.5
Analysts 3.67/5
Fair Price Momentum 62.59 USD
Fair Price DCF -

KALU Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.45%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.63%
Annual Growth 5y 2.82%
Payout Consistency 98.4%

KALU Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -68%
Growth Correlation 12m -65.1%
Growth Correlation 5y -14.1%
CAGR 5y 4.58%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.08
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.25
Alpha -40.13
Beta 1.601
Volatility 42.91%
Current Volume 116.8k
Average Volume 20d 206.6k
What is the price of KALU stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 68.41 with a total of 116,828 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.72%, over one month by +37.95%, over three months by -4.34% and over the past year by -25.61%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Kaiser Aluminum is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -3.23 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KALU as of May 2025 is 62.59. This means that KALU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.51%.
Is KALU a buy, sell or hold?
Kaiser Aluminum has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.67. Therefor, it is recommend to hold KALU.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KALU stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KALU Kaiser Aluminum will be worth about 68.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 68.41. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +0.77%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 64 -6.4%
Analysts Target Price 64 -6.4%
ValueRay Target Price 68.9 0.8%