KALU
NEUTRAL
$142.67
Live
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $124.5
(-12.7%)
$52.53
52W Range
$150.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$2.31B
P/E
21.04
ROE
14.3%
Profit margin
3.3%
Debt/Equity
1.33
Dividend yield
2.16%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KALU presents a stark contrast between aggressive growth and deteriorating operational health, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9. While the company exhibits strong top-line growth (21.4% YoY) and an impressive ROE of 14.34% relative to its sector, the current price of $142.67 trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number of $88.58. The bullish growth-based intrinsic value of $200.01 is countered by bearish technical trends (10/100) and negative insider sentiment. Consequently, the stock appears overextended in the short term despite strong fundamental growth metrics.
Key Strengths
Strong revenue growth of 21.40% YoY
Robust earnings growth of 39.70% YoY
High ROE (14.34%) significantly outperforming sector average (-7.32%)
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.95
Positive earnings surprise trend in recent quarters
Key Risks
Weak operational health indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 3/9
High Debt/Equity ratio (1.33) compared to sector average (0.48)
Bearish insider activity with significant selling by the CFO and General Counsel
Current price exceeds the average analyst target price of $124.50
Strongly bearish technical trend (10/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$131.3
-8.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
60
Moderate
45
88
75
30
60
AI Verdict
Growth-driven but fundamentally fragile
Key drivers: High YoY growth, Poor Piotroski health score, Bearish technicals/insiders, Premium valuation vs Graham Number
Confidence
80%
Value
45/100
Ref P/E 21.04, Graham Number $88.58
Positives
- Forward P/E (15.64) is lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is 61% above Graham Number ($88.58)
- Trading above analyst target price
Future
88/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 21.4% Revenue growth
- 39.7% Earnings growth
Watchpoints
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth decline (-17.7%)
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Massive 1Y price return (+182.8%)
- Consistent earnings beats in 2025
Watchpoints
- High volatility in historical EPS surprises
Health
30/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- High Current Ratio (2.95)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 3/9 (Weak)
- Debt/Equity 1.33 is nearly 3x sector average
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (45.49%)
Watchpoints
- Relatively low yield (2.16%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$142.67
Analyst Target
$124.5
Upside/Downside
-12.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KALU and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
Primary
|
+54.6% | +123.1% | +182.8% | +88.7% | +11.8% | +8.4% |
|
IOSP
Innospec Inc.
Peer
|
-21.1% | -25.2% | -10.6% | +3.6% | +8.5% | +2.5% |
|
ASH
Ashland Inc.
Peer
|
-17.4% | -38.5% | -9.3% | +25.4% | +6.6% | +0.7% |
|
BAK
Braskem S.A.
Peer
|
-61.9% | -40.9% | +14.9% | +32.1% | +13.1% | -8.0% |
|
CLMT
Calumet, Inc.
Peer
|
+475.9% | +106.0% | +253.3% | +90.1% | +18.4% | -3.3% |
KAL
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
Primary
5Y
+54.6%
3Y
+123.1%
1Y
+182.8%
6M
+88.7%
1M
+11.8%
1W
+8.4%
IOS
Innospec Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.1%
3Y
-25.2%
1Y
-10.6%
6M
+3.6%
1M
+8.5%
1W
+2.5%
ASH
Ashland Inc.
Peer
5Y
-17.4%
3Y
-38.5%
1Y
-9.3%
6M
+25.4%
1M
+6.6%
1W
+0.7%
BAK
Braskem S.A.
Peer
5Y
-61.9%
3Y
-40.9%
1Y
+14.9%
6M
+32.1%
1M
+13.1%
1W
-8.0%
CLM
Calumet, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+475.9%
3Y
+106.0%
1Y
+253.3%
6M
+90.1%
1M
+18.4%
1W
-3.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.04
Forward P/E
15.64
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.77
P/S Ratio
0.69
EV/Revenue
1.0
EV/EBITDA
10.99
Market Cap
$2.31B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
3.33%
Operating Margin
6.38%
Gross Margin
13.12%
ROE
14.34%
ROA
4.66%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+21.4%
Earnings Growth
+39.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+21.37%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+42.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.33
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.95
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.16
Good
Cash/Share
$0.44
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.9B
Gross Margin
13.3%
Op. Margin
6.5%
Net Margin
3.0%
Total Assets
$2.6B
Liabilities
$1.7B
Equity
$0.8B
Debt/Equity
2.10x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
248%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-22
$N/A
2026-02-18
$1.53
-2.0% surprise
2025-10-22
$1.86
+109.9% surprise
2025-07-23
$1.21
+58.2% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing KALU against 68 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(1 bullish, 29 neutral, 38 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.04
This Stock
vs
45.31
Sector Avg
-53.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
14.34%
This Stock
vs
-8.21%
Sector Avg
-274.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
3.33%
This Stock
vs
-11.28%
Sector Avg
-129.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.33
This Stock
vs
0.55
Sector Avg
+141.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
21.4%
This Stock
vs
44.75%
Sector Avg
-52.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.95
This Stock
vs
7.55
Sector Avg
-60.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.31B | 21.04 | 14.3% | 3.3% | $142.67 | |
|
IOSP
Innospec Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.88B | 16.2 | 9.1% | 6.6% | $75.66 | Compare |
|
ASH
Ashland Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.9B | - | -34.5% | -46.3% | $63.32 | Compare |
|
BAK
Braskem S.A.
|
BEARISH | $1.69B | - | -% | -7.1% | $4.24 | Compare |
|
CLMT
Calumet, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.01B | - | -% | -0.8% | $34.73 | Compare |
KALU
Kaiser Aluminum...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.3B
P/E
21.0
ROE
14.3%
Price
$142.67
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | HARVEY KEITH A | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 65,690 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | NARAYAN VIJAI | Officer | Stock Award | 733 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | BARGER HUGH J. III | Officer | Stock Award | 1,686 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | GHEORGHE IULIAN | Officer | Stock Award | 852 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | ROBB THOMAS H. | Officer | Stock Award | 2,954 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | DONNAN JOHN MALCOLM | General Counsel | Stock Award | 15,348 | - |
| 2026-03-05 | WEST NEAL E | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 16,201 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | ROBB THOMAS H. | Officer | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | DONNAN JOHN MALCOLM | General Counsel | Sale | 18,461 | $2,309,024 |
| 2026-02-23 | WEST NEAL E | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $608,600 |
| 2025-11-07 | TIFFANY BLAIN A | Officer | Sale | 8,656 | $812,997 |
HARVEY KEITH A
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-05
65,690 shares
NARAYAN VIJAI
Officer
2026-03-05
733 shares
BARGER HUGH J. III
Officer
2026-03-05
1,686 shares
GHEORGHE IULIAN
Officer
2026-03-05
852 shares
ROBB THOMAS H.
Officer
2026-03-05
2,954 shares
DONNAN JOHN MALCOLM
General Counsel
2026-03-05
15,348 shares
WEST NEAL E
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-05
16,201 shares
ROBB THOMAS H.
Officer
2026-02-23
440 shares
DONNAN JOHN MALCOLM
General Counsel
2026-02-23
18,461 shares
·
$2,309,024
WEST NEAL E
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-23
5,000 shares
·
$608,600
TIFFANY BLAIN A
Officer
2025-11-07
8,656 shares
·
$812,997
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
2 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-02-23
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2026-02-20
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-13
Overweight
Equal-Weight
JP Morgan
2025-10-28
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2025-10-24
Overweight
Overweight
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