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KALU

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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation · Basic Materials · United States · $2.7B · Avg Vol: $50M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
61
V
46
M
69
P/E (TTM)
17.2x
ROE
18.8%
D/E
1.2x
Dividend %
2.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Kaiser Aluminum has strong momentum at M75 and quality Q61, but value at V45 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-strength, specialty aluminum mill products, including plate, sheet, and extrusions, primarily for the aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. The company maintains a strong competitive position by supplying mission-critical components requiring stringent quality and performance standards, supported by deep technical expertise and long-term customer relationships.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.4B3.1B3.0B3.4B-0.5%3.7B4.0B4.3B13.5%
EPS-1.17-1.862.952.916.9653.6%9.1212.8510.8024.6%
Shares15.9M16.0M16.1M16.2M+1.7%16.3M
Debt1.1B1.1B1.1B1.1B0.1%1.1B
Equity631.2M652.2M743.1M826.1M9.4%
Op CF-63.1M211.9M167.1M111.4M-27.5%142.3M
Inv CF-125.8M-128.2M-174.6M-77.8M
Fin CF-56.8M-54.3M-55.3M-44.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-15.1%
157167176186196Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$161.89
RSI (14)
38.8
52W High
$195.12
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
61
ROIC
9.4%73.4
ROE
18.8%88.9
GP/Assets
19.6%73.0
Op. Margin
8.7%63.4
FCF/Assets
-1.0%41.0
Piotroski
781.0
Int. Cover
4.0x45.3
D/E Ratio
1.22x8.1
Current Ratio
2.47x58.6
Value
46
P/E (TTM)
17.2x55.7
EV/EBITDA
9.9x51.3
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
2.9x32.1
P/S
0.7x72.7
Div Yield
2.0%48.5
Momentum
69
52W High %
83%81.2
RS 6M
17%86.8
SMA 50/200
1.32x92.4
EPS Rev 4W
-2.9%24.1
EPS Rev 12W
+1.5%70.3
EPS Improve
+16%24.9
Q Growth
189%82.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.7B
P/E (Forward)
14.9x
Gross Margin
13.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KALU are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KALUKaiser Aluminum Corporation(you)$2.7B81STRONG BUY
CENXCentury Aluminum Company$4.6B67BUY
185.DEAlcoa Corporation$14.2B83STRONG BUY
WDFCWD-40 Company$3.1B81STRONG BUY
MTXMinerals Technologies Inc.$2.3B80STRONG BUY
NGVTIngevity Corporation$2.5B77BUY
IOSPInnospec Inc.$2.1B81STRONG BUY
FULH.B. Fuller Company$3.0B88STRONG BUY
AVNTAvient Corporation$3.4B86STRONG BUY
BCCBoise Cascade Company$2.7B70BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 25.3%

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) — Stock Score Summary

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Kaiser Aluminum has strong momentum at M75 and quality Q61, but value at V45 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-strength, specialty aluminum mill products, including plate, sheet, and extrusions, primarily for the aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. The company maintains a strong competitive position by supplying mission-critical components requiring stringent quality and performance standards, supported by deep technical expertise and long-term customer relationships.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$161.89
Market Cap$2.7B
P/E (TTM)17.21
P/E (Forward)14.88
Price/Book2.90
Return on Equity18.8%
Return on Invested Capital9.4%
Debt/Equity1.22x
Gross Margin13.6%
Operating Margin8.7%
Revenue Growth42.4%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$-26M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaiser Aluminum Corporation’s (KALU) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (46), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kaiser Aluminum Corporation have an economic moat?
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. 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 Kaiser Aluminum Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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 Kaiser Aluminum Corporation in?
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Aluminum industry (United States).