Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Kaiser Aluminum Corp (KALU) - $114.12 as of 12/19/2025 7:58:08 PM EST
Total Score
16 out of 30
Safety Score
60 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for KALU
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for KALU
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for KALU
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for KALU
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for KALU (60 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | KALU |
| Company Name | Kaiser Aluminum Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) is a prominent manufacturer specializing in semi-finished aluminum products across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Based in Foothill Ranch, California, the company employs cutting-edge technology to provide high-performance, tailored solutions that adhere to stringent customer demands. With a strong focus on sustainability and lightweight material advancements, Kaiser Aluminum is strategically positioned to leverage growth opportunities while enhancing operational efficiency and delivering value to shareholders. |
| Sector Name | BASIC MATERIALS |
| Industry Name | ALUMINUM |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/19/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 114.12 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 79.94 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/19/2025 7:58:08 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 607,836 |
| Average Daily Volume | 172,673 |
| 52-Week High | 113.52 |
| 52-Week Low | 45.44 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 151.14% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 21.66 |
| Industry PE | 23.35 |
| Sector PE | 30.50 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 37.38 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 107.66 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 38.34 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.54 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.48 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.06 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 50.21 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.21 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.79 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.10 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.57 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.76 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.19 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 1 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 16,206,300 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,849,462,956 |
| Institutional Ownership | 97.71% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/24/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.7700 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.7700 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.08 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.08 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.69% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.94% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 59.69% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 340.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -0.85% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 5.16 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 4.51 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.51 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 91,400,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 46,800,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 47,200,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 12.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 14.84% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 5.64% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 17,200,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 18,400,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 82,400,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,025,700,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,023,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,041,600,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,039,800,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,042,900,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.39 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.44 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 668,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 652,200,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 806,100,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 13,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 0.80 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -13,700,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 68,700,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.01 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 5.27 |
| MACD Signal | 4.56 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 62.22 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 86.38 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 110.53 |
| Beta | 1.51 |
| RSI | 70.12 |
| 50-Day SMA | 75.69 |
| 150-Day SMA | 71.42 |
| 200-Day SMA | 71.82 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/18/2025 2:06:49 AM EST |