(AA) Alcoa - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0138721065

AA: Alumina, Aluminum, Energy

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) is a global leader in the aluminum industry, operating across the entire value chain from bauxite mining to alumina refining, aluminum production, and energy generation. The company has a significant presence in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Spain, the United States, and other international markets. Alcoa’s operations are organized into two primary segments: Alumina and Aluminum. The Alumina segment focuses on mining bauxite and other aluminous ores, refining them into alumina, which is sold to aluminum smelters and manufacturers of industrial chemical products. The Aluminum segment involves smelting and casting aluminum into primary aluminum products, including alloy ingot and value-add ingot, which are used in transportation, building and construction, packaging, wire, and other industrial applications. Additionally, Alcoa generates and sells electricity in the wholesale market to traders, industrial consumers, and other energy companies. The company, rebranded from Alcoa Upstream Corporation in October 2016, has a long history dating back to its founding in 1886 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

From a financial perspective, Alcoa Corporation is well-positioned with a market capitalization of $6.032 billion USD. The stock currently trades at $26.44, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.23 and a forward P/E of 6.48, indicating undervaluation relative to its earnings potential. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.04 suggests that the stock is fairly valued relative to its book value. The company’s price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.48 highlights its ability to generate revenue efficiently. Alcoa’s return on equity (RoE) stands at 14.79%, reflecting strong profitability for shareholders. On the technical side, the stock’s average 20-day volume is 7.474 million shares, with a last price of $26.44. The short-term moving average (SMA 20) is $26.25, while the medium-term (SMA 50) and long-term (SMA 200) moving averages are $30.86 and $35.68, respectively. The Average True Range (ATR) of 1.94 indicates moderate volatility.

3-Month Forecast - Technical Outlook: The stock is currently trading slightly above its SMA 20 ($26.25) but below its SMA 50 ($30.86) and SMA 200 ($35.68), suggesting potential resistance at these levels. The ATR of 1.94 indicates moderate price movement, with potential volatility ranging between $24.50 and $28.38 in the near term. - Fundamental Outlook: With a P/E ratio of 6.23 and a forward P/E of 6.48, the stock may attract value investors seeking undervalued assets. The company’s strong RoE of 14.79% and low P/S ratio of 0.48 further support its fundamental strength. However, macroeconomic factors such as aluminum demand and energy costs could influence performance over the next quarter.

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AA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 6,491m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Aluminum
GiC Sub-Industry Aluminum
IPO / Inception 2016-11-01

AA Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 27.6
Fundamental 12.2
Dividend Rating 51.0
Rel. Strength -29.4
Analysts 4.29/5
Fair Price Momentum 22.21 USD
Fair Price DCF 19.08 USD

AA Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.31%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.34%
Annual Growth 5y 41.42%
Payout Consistency 84.8%

AA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -86.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -42.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 15.8%
CAGR 5y 26.63%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.35
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.12
Alpha -48.96
Beta 1.836
Volatility 67.81%
Current Volume 5282.6k
Average Volume 20d 6078.5k
What is the price of AA stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 24.40 with a total of 5,282,599 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.53%, over one month by -0.77%, over three months by -32.23% and over the past year by -34.32%.
Is Alcoa a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Alcoa is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 12.21 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of AA as of May 2025 is 22.21. This means that AA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.98%.
Is AA a buy, sell or hold?
Alcoa has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.29. Therefor, it is recommend to buy AA.
  • Strong Buy: 9
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for AA stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, AA Alcoa will be worth about 25.1 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 24.40. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.79%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 36.6 50.1%
Analysts Target Price 36.6 50.1%
ValueRay Target Price 25.1 2.8%