KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corp
KALU at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Unrated · 0/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
Market Cap
$0.00
P/E
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Forward P/E (est.)
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ROE
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Revenue Growth
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EPS Growth
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Profit Margin
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FCF Yield
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Debt / Equity
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ROIC
17.0%
Interest Coverage
4.03x
Current Ratio
2.47x
Dividend Yield
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Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
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Rating Score
0/100
Kaiser Aluminum Corp (KALU) is a small-cap company in the Metals & Mining industry, part of the Materials sector of the S&P 500.
In its latest reported year it generated about $3.37B in revenue and $112.50M in net profit.
Our model rates KALU Unrated (0/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
6.5%
Revenue moved from $1.40B in 2017 to $3.37B in 2025, a 11.6% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly steady year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.
Gross Margin
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Operating Margin
5.6%
Net Margin
3.3%
ROE
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Total Debt
$4.70M
Net Debt
-$25.30M
Net cash position
Net Debt / EBITDA
-0.13x
Debt / Equity
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Leverage: debt-to-equity is n/a, and operating profit covers interest about 4.0x, with a current ratio of 2.5x. Detailed balance-sheet leverage is limited for this name. It carries roughly $4.70M of total debt against $30.00M of cash.
Operating CF
$111.40M
Free Cash Flow
-$25.50M
FCF Margin
-0.8%
In the latest year Kaiser Aluminum Corp produced about $111.40M of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.
P/E
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P/S
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P/B
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EV / EBITDA
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KALU trades at n/a trailing earnings. With no positive trailing earnings, value it on sales, cash flow, or growth rather than P/E.
Where KALU sits versus its Materials sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 22 Materials companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How KALU stacks up against its Materials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Materials sector (38 S&P 500 companies), KALU ranks #34 of 38 by our overall rating.
P/E vs sector
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median 25.2x
ROE vs sector
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median 14.1%
Growth vs sector
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median 4.9%
Sector rank
#34
of 38 by rating
Peers are the closest Materials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 38 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
The case for KALU:
- As an established S&P 500 member in Materials, it brings scale and a long operating history.
The case against KALU:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: Kaiser Aluminum Corp is a small-cap materials business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at n/a earnings, which our model scores Unrated (0/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
KALU — frequently asked questions
Is KALU a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Review Kaiser Aluminum Corp's fundamentals, valuation, and 5-year financials on this page, then make your own decision — and consider a licensed professional.
Where does KALU's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Kaiser Aluminum Corp's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for KALU calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this KALU analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell KALU. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
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