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KALU:NSD-Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Aluminum |

Last Closing

USD 70.21

Change

-0.19 (-0.27)%

Market Cap

USD 1.14B

Volume

0.09M

Analyst Target

USD 75.00
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About

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products. It offers rolled, extruded, and drawn aluminum products used for aerospace and defense, aluminum beverage and food packaging, and automotive and general engineering products. The company offers aero/HS products, such as heat-treated plates and sheets, hard alloy extruded shapes, cold finish rods and bars, and seamless drawn tubes and billets used for end uses in the global aerospace, space, and defense industries. It also provides packaging products, including bare and coated 3000 and 5000-series alloy aluminum coils used in beverage and food packaging industry. In addition, the company offers general engineering products comprising 6000-series aluminum alloy plate, sheet, rod, bar, tube, wire, and standard extruded shapes used in various applications, including the production of armor for military vehicles, ordnances, semiconductor manufacturing cells, electronic devices, after-market motor sport parts, tooling plates, machinery and equipment parts, bolts, screws, and rivets. Further, it provides automotive extrusions consisting of 6000-series extruded aluminum products for structural components, crash management systems, anti-lock braking systems, and drawn tubes for drive shafts, as well as offers fabrication services, including sawing and cutting to length. Additionally, the company offers rerolled, extruded, drawn, and cast billet aluminum products for various industrial end uses. The company sells its products directly to customers through sales personnel located in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, as well as through independent sales agents in other regions of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.

Company Website : https://www.kaiseraluminum.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Largest Industry Peers for Aluminum

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
CENX Century Aluminum Company

-0.37 (-1.81%)

 USD 1.77B

ETFs Containing KALU

ZMT:CA BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight .. 4.37 % 0.61 %

+1.36 (+2.05%)

 CAD 0.02B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aluminum) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.09% 50% F 62% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -0.09% 50% F 61% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -11.38% 50% F 42% F
Dividend Return 2.92% 100% F 55% F
Total Return -8.47% 50% F 43% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 11.67% 50% F 41% F
Dividend Return 22.47% 100% F 62% D
Total Return 34.15% 50% F 44% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 7.70% 50% F 58% F
Dividend Return 10.99% 50% F 61% D-
Total Return 3.29% 100% F 70% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 40.16% 100% F 47% F
Risk Adjusted Return 27.37% 50% F 60% D-
Market Capitalization 1.14B 50% F 74% C

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.