Kennametal Inc. (KMT) — Stock Score Summary

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Kennametal is a cyclical industrial tooling manufacturer. While exposed to general manufacturing, it lacks the structural pricing power or asymmetric macro tailwinds of our core themes.

Kennametal Inc. is a global industrial technology leader delivering advanced materials, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions primarily for the aerospace, earthworks, energy, and general engineering industries. It benefits from deep materials science expertise, proprietary technologies in carbide and ceramics, and a broad portfolio of high-performance cutting tools. Its solutions optimize productivity for demanding industrial applications, creating strong customer reliance and a competitive advantage.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$32.90
Market Cap$2.6B
P/E (TTM)18.48
P/E (Forward)8.45
Price/Book1.85
Return on Equity10.8%
Return on Invested Capital7.4%
Debt/Equity47.17
Gross Margin32.1%
Operating Margin13.6%
Revenue Growth21.8%
Dividend Yield2.4%
Free Cash Flow$75M

Kennametal Inc. operates in the Tools & Accessories industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennametal Inc.’s (KMT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (53), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Kennametal Inc. have an economic moat?
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) 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 Kennametal Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 93/100. 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 Kennametal Inc. in?
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Tools & Accessories industry (United States).
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