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KMT

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Kennametal Inc. · Industrials · United States · $2.3B · Avg Vol: $50M/d

84
StockRank
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Q
74
V
78
M
29
P/E (TTM)
7.0x
ROE
23.9%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
2.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Kennametal clears stage one with all legs above the floor and a buyback on file. Insiders sold 0.06% with no offsetting purchases, net selling, which is adverse, so stage two blocks approval despite a 2.1% upward revision.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.0B2.1B2.0B2.0B-0.8%2.4B2.8B2.9B14.2%
EPS1.741.471.381.21-11.4%4.421.310.71-16.5%
Shares81.3M79.8M77.9M76.0M-6.5%76.2M
Debt663.3M639.4M645.8M643.4M-1.0%763.7M
Equity1.3B1.3B1.2B1.3B0.8%
Op CF181.4M257.9M277.1M208.3M4.7%
Inv CF-94.9M-89.2M-109.4M-61.8M
Fin CF-150.7M-143.1M-141.7M-133.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-11.7%
29.1930.9132.6334.3436.06Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$29.64
RSI (14)
43.2
52W High
$43.30
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
74
ROIC (ROA)
10.4%*59.5
ROE
23.9%89.8
GP/Assets
38.2%86.4
Op. Margin
41.3%97.7
FCF/Assets
n/mN/A
Piotroski
655.6
Int. Cover
88.3
D/E Ratio
0.47x41.3
Current Ratio
2.62x76.2
Value
78
P/E (TTM)
7.0x93.5
EV/EBITDA
5.0x88.6
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
1.5x61.8
P/S
1.0x63.3
Div Yield
2.7%60.7
Momentum
29
52W High %
68%38.1
RS 6M
-34%17.3
SMA 50/200
0.95x37.1
EPS Rev 4W
-35.4%0.8
EPS Rev 12W
-36.8%3.1
EPS Improve
-44%5.1
Q Growth
951%97.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E (Forward)
12.6x
Gross Margin
41.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KMT are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KMTKennametal Inc.(you)$2.3B84Strong Buy
TTCThe Toro Company$8.9B73Buy
SWKStanley Black & Decker, Inc.$14.8B87Strong Buy
HLMNHillman Solutions Corp.$1.5B48Hold
SNASnap-on Incorporated$20.3B78Buy
TKRThe Timken Company$8.4B57Hold
EMLThe Eastern Company$158M85Strong Buy
LECOLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.$15.5B62Hold
RBCRBC Bearings Incorporated$15.8B35Sell
RWC.AXReliance Worldwide Corporation Limited$2.2B85Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 29.2%

Kennametal Inc. (KMT): Stock Score Summary

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (74/100), Value (78/100), and Momentum (29/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Kennametal clears stage one with all legs above the floor and a buyback on file. Insiders sold 0.06% with no offsetting purchases, net selling, which is adverse, so stage two blocks approval despite a 2.1% upward revision.

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$29.64
Market Cap$2.3B
P/E (TTM)7.02
P/E (Forward)12.59
Price/Book1.51
Return on Equity23.9%
Debt/Equity0.47x
Gross Margin41.3%
Operating Margin41.3%
Revenue Growth42.6%
Dividend Yield2.7%
Free Cash Flow$73M

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 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (74), Value (78), and Momentum (29) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Kennametal Inc. have an economic moat?
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a Quality factor score of 74/100. 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 84/100. 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).