Alcoa Corporation (AA) — Stock Score Summary

Alcoa Corporation (AA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 88/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Alcoa is a pure-play aluminum producer. It is a highly cyclical commodity business with no pricing power, making it unsuitable for a concentrated quality-focused portfolio.

Alcoa Corporation is a global leader in the production of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products, operating a vertically integrated business across the entire aluminum value chain. The company benefits from a diversified global asset portfolio and a focus on producing lower-carbon aluminum, providing a competitive edge as industries seek sustainable materials. This strategic positioning solidifies Alcoa's role as a fundamental supplier to critical sectors worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$73.72
Market Cap$19.9B
P/E (TTM)20.01
P/E (Forward)11.22
Price/Book3.02
Return on Equity15.4%
Return on Invested Capital9.9%
Debt/Equity37.02
Gross Margin16.3%
Operating Margin13.9%
Revenue Growth-5.2%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$1.1B

Alcoa Corporation operates in the Aluminum industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alcoa Corporation’s (AA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Alcoa Corporation (AA) is 88/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (41), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Alcoa Corporation have an economic moat?
Alcoa Corporation (AA) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Alcoa Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Alcoa Corporation (AA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 88/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Alcoa Corporation in?
Alcoa Corporation (AA) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Aluminum industry (United States).
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