KMT
NEUTRAL
$39.24
Live
Kennametal Inc. · NYSE
Target $37.57
(-4.3%)
$17.62
52W Range
$42.03
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$2.99B
P/E
27.44
ROE
8.9%
Profit margin
5.4%
Debt/Equity
0.47
Dividend yield
2.04%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KMT exhibits exceptional financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a strong current ratio of 2.55, indicating high operational efficiency and liquidity. While earnings growth is explosive (91.3% YoY), the stock is currently trading at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($23.57), though it remains slightly below its growth-based intrinsic value ($42.18). The fundamental strength is heavily offset by bearish insider sentiment (4 sales, 0 buys) and a severely weak technical trend (10/100). Consequently, the stock appears fundamentally sound but technically overextended and lacking internal conviction.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (8/9) indicating robust financial health
Explosive earnings growth (91.3% YoY) and consistent earnings beats
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47
High liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.55
Diversified exposure to Aerospace, Defense, and Energy sectors
Key Risks
Strongly bearish insider activity with $3.24M in recent sales
Very weak technical trend (10/100) suggesting a potential reversal or consolidation
Low net profit margins (5.43%) compared to operating margins
Trading at a significant premium to the defensive Graham Number ($23.57)
Analyst target price ($37.57) is currently below the market price ($39.24)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$38.5
-1.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
75
Strong
55
85
80
95
60
AI Verdict
Fundamentally Strong / Technically Weak
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Earnings Growth, Insider Selling, Technical Trend
Confidence
90%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E (15.31) is significantly lower than trailing P/E
- PEG ratio of 1.25 is reasonable for the growth rate
Watchpoints
- Price is 66% above Graham Number
- P/E of 27.44 is high for the Industrials sector
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Massive YoY earnings growth (91.3%)
- Steady revenue growth (~9.8%)
Watchpoints
- Low profit margins limit the cushion for operational errors
Past
80/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Impressive 1-year price return of +109.3%
- Consistent history of earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Recent 1-week and 1-month momentum is stalling
Health
95/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 8/9
- Low Debt/Equity (0.47)
- Strong Current Ratio (2.55)
Watchpoints
- Quick ratio (0.95) is slightly lower than current ratio, indicating inventory reliance
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (55.94%)
- Consistent dividend yield of 2.04%
Watchpoints
- Yield is not high enough to attract pure income investors
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$39.24
Analyst Target
$37.57
Upside/Downside
-4.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KMT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KMT
Kennametal Inc.
Primary
|
+10.9% | +66.2% | +109.3% | +75.2% | +12.9% | +0.9% |
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
Peer
|
+60.5% | +42.3% | +14.8% | +7.1% | +9.8% | +9.9% |
|
AERO
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
Peer
|
+3.6% | +3.6% | +3.6% | +3.6% | -4.9% | +4.2% |
|
ATS
ATS Corporation
Peer
|
+65.7% | -23.5% | +3.9% | -7.9% | +5.2% | -3.1% |
|
ARCB
ArcBest Corporation
Peer
|
+80.3% | +37.4% | +117.6% | +74.7% | +36.7% | +7.8% |
KMT
Kennametal Inc.
Primary
5Y
+10.9%
3Y
+66.2%
1Y
+109.3%
6M
+75.2%
1M
+12.9%
1W
+0.9%
MGR
McGrath RentCorp
Peer
5Y
+60.5%
3Y
+42.3%
1Y
+14.8%
6M
+7.1%
1M
+9.8%
1W
+9.9%
AER
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
Peer
5Y
+3.6%
3Y
+3.6%
1Y
+3.6%
6M
+3.6%
1M
-4.9%
1W
+4.2%
ATS
ATS Corporation
Peer
5Y
+65.7%
3Y
-23.5%
1Y
+3.9%
6M
-7.9%
1M
+5.2%
1W
-3.1%
ARC
ArcBest Corporation
Peer
5Y
+80.3%
3Y
+37.4%
1Y
+117.6%
6M
+74.7%
1M
+36.7%
1W
+7.8%
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
27.44
Forward P/E
15.31
PEG Ratio
1.25
P/B Ratio
2.27
P/S Ratio
1.47
EV/Revenue
1.75
EV/EBITDA
11.13
Market Cap
$2.99B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.43%
Operating Margin
10.23%
Gross Margin
31.22%
ROE
8.87%
ROA
4.48%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.8%
Earnings Growth
+91.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+9.85%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+89.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.47
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.55
Strong
Quick Ratio
0.95
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.7
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.5B
Gross Margin
32.8%
Op. Margin
10.4%
Net Margin
6.4%
Total Assets
$2.6B
Liabilities
$1.2B
Equity
$1.3B
Debt/Equity
0.94x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
77%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-04
$0.47
+24.3% surprise
2025-11-05
$0.34
+44.6% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.34
-13.1% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing KMT against 489 companies in the Industrials sector
(40 bullish, 182 neutral, 267 bearish)
P/E Ratio
27.44
This Stock
vs
96.86
Sector Avg
-71.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.87%
This Stock
vs
-18.52%
Sector Avg
-147.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.43%
This Stock
vs
6.47%
Sector Avg
-16.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.47
This Stock
vs
2.59
Sector Avg
-81.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.8%
This Stock
vs
69.22%
Sector Avg
-85.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.55
This Stock
vs
3.05
Sector Avg
-16.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KMT
Kennametal Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.99B | 27.44 | 8.9% | 5.4% | $39.24 | |
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
|
BULLISH | $2.95B | 18.9 | 13.2% | 16.6% | $120.04 | Compare |
|
AERO
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
|
BEARISH | $3.08B | 0.48 | -% | 4.9% | $21.09 | Compare |
|
ATS
ATS Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.88B | - | -0.3% | -0.2% | $29.68 | Compare |
|
ARCB
ArcBest Corporation
|
BEARISH | $2.85B | 52.36 | 4.6% | 1.5% | $127.76 | Compare |
KMT
Kennametal Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$3.0B
P/E
27.4
ROE
8.9%
Price
$39.24
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | REILLY CARLONDA R | Officer | Gift | 1,590 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | REILLY CARLONDA R | Officer | Sale | 13,410 | $486,971 |
| 2026-02-19 | WITT JOHN WAYNE | Officer | Sale | 5,060 | $193,737 |
| 2026-02-18 | LAMBERT WILLIAM M | Director | Option Exercise | 14,000 | $293,580 |
| 2026-02-18 | REILLY CARLONDA R | Officer | Gift | 2,500 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | KEATING MICHELLE R. | Officer | Sale | 24,617 | $990,194 |
| 2026-02-11 | BACCHUS JUDITH L. | Officer | Sale | 39,051 | $1,570,905 |
| 2026-01-30 | DIETRICH DOUGLAS T | Director | Option Exercise | 841 | $28,922 |
| 2026-01-15 | STERNLIEB PAUL E | Director | Stock Award | 885 | - |
| 2025-12-16 | KEATING MICHELLE R. | Officer | Option Exercise | 6,205 | $179,138 |
| 2025-12-16 | WATSON PATRICK S | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 7,558 | $218,199 |
| 2025-12-16 | REILLY CARLONDA R | Officer | Stock Award | 4,931 | - |
| 2025-12-16 | CHOWBEY SANJAY | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 25,195 | $727,380 |
| 2025-12-16 | BERSAGLINI CLARK DAVID | Officer | Stock Award | 3,350 | - |
| 2025-12-16 | HAMADI FAISAL | Officer | Stock Award | 2,133 | - |
REILLY CARLONDA R
Officer
2026-03-09
1,590 shares
REILLY CARLONDA R
Officer
2026-03-09
13,410 shares
·
$486,971
WITT JOHN WAYNE
Officer
2026-02-19
5,060 shares
·
$193,737
LAMBERT WILLIAM M
Director
2026-02-18
14,000 shares
·
$293,580
REILLY CARLONDA R
Officer
2026-02-18
2,500 shares
KEATING MICHELLE R.
Officer
2026-02-11
24,617 shares
·
$990,194
BACCHUS JUDITH L.
Officer
2026-02-11
39,051 shares
·
$1,570,905
DIETRICH DOUGLAS T
Director
2026-01-30
841 shares
·
$28,922
STERNLIEB PAUL E
Director
2026-01-15
885 shares
KEATING MICHELLE R.
Officer
2025-12-16
6,205 shares
·
$179,138
WATSON PATRICK S
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-16
7,558 shares
·
$218,199
REILLY CARLONDA R
Officer
2025-12-16
4,931 shares
CHOWBEY SANJAY
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-16
25,195 shares
·
$727,380
BERSAGLINI CLARK DAVID
Officer
2025-12-16
3,350 shares
HAMADI FAISAL
Officer
2025-12-16
2,133 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
10-Q
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is a global industrial technology leader specializing in tungsten carbide, ceramics, and super-hard materials for metal cutting and extreme wear applications. The company serves diverse end markets, including Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Transportation, and General Engineering. Specific financial highlights and risk factors were not provided in the available excerpts.
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
7 analysts
Morgan Stanley
2026-02-10
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Barclays
2026-02-09
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2026-02-05
Neutral
Neutral
JP Morgan
2026-01-14
Underweight
Underweight
Jefferies
2026-01-13
Hold
Buy
UBS
2026-01-12
Neutral
Neutral
Morgan Stanley
2026-01-12
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Barclays
2026-01-07
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2025-11-13
Neutral
Neutral
JP Morgan
2025-11-07
Underweight
Underweight
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