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Kaiser Aluminum (NasdaqGS:KALU)

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Kaiser Aluminum stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 70 (better than 70% compared with investment alternatives), Kaiser Aluminum (Aluminum, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Kaiser Aluminum are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 49), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 34), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 70, is a buy recommendation based on Kaiser Aluminum's financial characteristics. As the company Kaiser Aluminum's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 92) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 49) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 34), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 92% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	92
Growth Rank	49
Safety Rank	34
Combined Rank	70

Country	USA
Industry	Aluminum
Index	Low Emissions, Dividends USA, Energy Efficient, NASDAQ
Size class	Medium

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Kaiser Aluminum

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	51	65	86	92
GROWTH
GROWTH	63	63	25	49
SAFETY
SAFETY	40	18	31	34
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	6	37	5	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	15	34	18	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Kaiser Aluminum is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	51	65	86	92
GROWTH
GROWTH	63	63	25	49
SAFETY
SAFETY	40	18	31	34
COMBINED
COMBINED	51	42	48	70

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Kaiser Aluminum the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Kaiser Aluminum shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Kaiser Aluminum. Price-to-Sales is 95 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 95% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Kaiser Aluminum's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 52% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 54. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Kaiser Aluminum are expected to be higher than for 97% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 97). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 92, is a buy recommendation based on Kaiser Aluminum's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Kaiser Aluminum based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	81	93	93	95
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	17	18	63	52
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	37	41	44	54
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	89	96	88	97
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	51	65	86	92

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Kaiser Aluminum; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 49 (better than 49% compared with alternatives), Kaiser Aluminum shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Kaiser Aluminum. Sales Growth has a rank of 65, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 65% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 73 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 31, and Stock Returns with 39 are also below-average. Stock returns for Kaiser Aluminum have recently been below 61% of alternative investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 49, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Are investors forecasting troubles based on the lack of operating investment activity at the company? This could be one explanation as to why stock returns are low. But stock returns can also be the result of correcting an error in the past, in this case, an overly optimistic outlook on the future, which is now more realistic. The Value Ranks may confirm such a picture. The more important growth indicators are revenues and profits, which are both above average for Kaiser Aluminum. This is a positive sign from the company's operational side and may give investors courage, despite the poor recent stock price performance. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with the Obermatt Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	70	47	39	65
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	47	100	41	73
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	76	28	9	31
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	43	23	41	39
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	63	63	25	49

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Kaiser Aluminum.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 34 (better than 34% compared with alternatives), the company Kaiser Aluminum has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Kaiser Aluminum is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Kaiser Aluminum and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 95, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 95% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 5, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 95% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 17, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 83% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 34 (worse than 66% compared with alternatives), Kaiser Aluminum has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Kaiser Aluminum are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Kaiser Aluminum and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	17	2	5	5
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	80	87	88	95
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	36	10	27	17
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	40	18	31	34

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Kaiser Aluminum and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	1	1	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	2	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	53	48	10	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	32	67	74	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	6	37	5	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Kaiser Aluminum.
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