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KMT

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Kennametal Inc. · Industrials · United States · $2.7B · Avg Vol: $35M/d

83
StockRank
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Q
58
V
52
M
68
P/E (TTM)
18.9x
ROE
10.8%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
2.4%
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)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.0B2.1B2.0B2.0B-0.8%2.1B2.3B2.7B17.2%
EPS1.741.471.381.21-11.4%1.78
Shares81.3M79.8M77.9M76.0M-6.5%76.2M
Debt663.3M639.4M645.8M643.4M-1.0%659.6M
Equity1.3B1.3B1.2B1.3B0.8%
Op CF181.4M257.9M277.1M208.3M4.7%148.3M
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)+1.0%
33.1133.9734.8235.6736.53Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$35.32
RSI (14)
66.3
52W High
$43.57
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
58
ROIC
7.4%47.5
ROE
10.8%61.8
GP/Assets
26.9%76.6
Op. Margin
13.6%74.5
FCF/Assets
2.9%47.9
Piotroski
653.9
Int. Cover
6.3x41.0
D/E Ratio
0.47x42.7
Current Ratio
2.38x72.5
Value
52
P/E (TTM)
18.9x52.7
EV/EBITDA
9.0x64.8
P/FCF
35.9x33.8
P/B
1.9x50.0
P/S
1.2x57.1
Div Yield
2.4%52.3
Momentum
68
52W High %
81%62.3
RS 6M
-4%64.0
SMA 50/200
1.05x63.2
EPS Rev 4W
-0.9%46.6
EPS Rev 12W
+48.8%99.1
EPS Improve
+114%72.3
Q Growth
85%84.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.7B
P/E (Forward)
8.8x
Gross Margin
32.1%

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)$2.7B83STRONG BUY
TTCThe Toro Company$8.9B85STRONG BUY
TKRThe Timken Company$9.8B82STRONG BUY
SWKStanley Black & Decker, Inc.$14.2B80STRONG BUY
HLMNHillman Solutions Corp.$1.6B49HOLD
SNASnap-on Incorporated$20.9B91STRONG BUY
LECOLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.$13.8B66BUY
RBCRBC Bearings Incorporated$18.8B56HOLD
EMLThe Eastern Company$146M75BUY
TNETTriNet Group, Inc.$2.8B82STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.6%

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) — Stock Score Summary

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (68/100) 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$35.32
Market Cap$2.7B
P/E (TTM)18.95
P/E (Forward)8.85
Price/Book1.90
Return on Equity10.8%
Return on Invested Capital7.4%
Debt/Equity0.47x
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 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (52), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kennametal Inc. have an economic moat?
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. 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 83/100. 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).