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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation(KALU)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KALU•NASDAQ
27.0× P/E·Price updated Jun 19, 2026
AboutKaiser Aluminum Corporation engages in manufacture and sale of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products in the United States and internationally. The company offers rolled, extruded, and drawn aluminum products used for aerospace and defense, aluminum beverage and food packaging, automotive and general engineering products. The company's automotive extrusions include 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. Its packaging products consist of bare and coated 3000- and 5000-series alloy aluminum coil used for beverage and food packaging industry; and Its general engineering products comprise alloy plate, sheet, rod, bar, tube, wire, and standard extrusion shapes used in various applications, including the production of military vehicles, ordnances, semiconductor manufacturing cells, electronic devices, after-market motor sport parts, tooling plates, parts for machinery and equipment, bolts, screws, nails, and rivets. In addition, it offers rerolled, extruded, drawn, and cast billet aluminum products for industrial end uses. It sells its products directly to customers through sales personnel located in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and China, as well as through independent sales agents in other regions of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California.Show more
- Revenue$3.37B+11.5%
- EBITDA$313M+53.5%
- Net Income$113M+140.4%
- EPS (Diluted)6.77+135.9%
- Gross Margin9.48%-13.8%
- EBITDA Margin9.29%+37.6%
- Operating Margin5.65%+94.9%
- Net Margin3.34%+115.5%
- ROE15.06%+112.4%
KALU Key Insights
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
✓Strengths
- ✓Strong 5Y profit CAGR of 31.3%
- ✓Momentum leader: RS Rating 92 (top 8%)
- ✓Strong 5Y sales CAGR of 23.5%
- ✓Efficient asset utilization: 1.3x turnover
✗Weaknesses
- ✗Negative free cash flow
- ✗Thin 5Y average net margin of 1.0%
* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
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KALU Price & Volume
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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KALU Growth Metrics
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years9.25%
5 Years23.53%
3 Years-0.54%
TTM20.84%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years31.33%
3 Years-
TTM157.38%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years30.19%
3 Years-
TTM152.89%
Return on Capital
10 Years7.69%
5 Years4.56%
3 Years6.37%
Last Year9.41%
KALU Recent Earnings
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 8/12 qtrs (67%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (33%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 22, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$3.74+90.8%
$1.96
Rev
$1.1B+10.7%
$1000M
Q1 2026
Feb 18, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.53-1.9%
$1.56
Rev
$929M+2.1%
$910M
Q4 2025
Oct 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.86+132.5%
$0.80
Rev
$844M-6.5%
$902M
Q3 2025
Jul 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.21+146.9%
$0.49
Rev
$823M-2.8%
$847M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 22, 2026 | $3.74vs $1.96+90.8% | $1.1Bvs $1000M+10.7% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $1.53vs $1.56-1.9% | $929Mvs $910M+2.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $1.86vs $0.80+132.5% | $844Mvs $902M-6.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $1.21vs $0.49+146.9% | $823Mvs $847M-2.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
KALU Peer Comparison
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) competitors in Aluminum Rolled and Extruded Products — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison
| Company | Market Cap | Stock Price | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Revenue Growth 1Y | Net Margin | Return on Equity (ROE) | FCF Yield | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AA | 15.36B | 59.33 | 13.36 | 4.53% | 9.01% | 18.49% | 0.00 | |
 CENX | 5.12B | 51.71 | 123.12 | 13.85% | 13.75% | 38.77% | 0.58 | |
 HWKN | 3.37B | 161.45 | 41.29 | 11.21% | 7.52% | 15.96% | 0.49 | |
 CSTM | 4.63B | 34.00 | 17.71 | 15.19% | 4.75% | 46.87% | 2.00 | |
 ATI | 27.57B | 201.34 | 70.65 | 5.16% | 9.26% | 22.73% | 1.02 | |
 HWM | 111.09B | 277.66 | 74.84 | 11.06% | 20.23% | 33.12% | 0.57 | |
 CRS | 29.14B | 586.47 | 79.04 | 4.25% | 15.82% | 24.41% | 0.39 | |
 MTRN | 5.72B | 274.98 | 76.81 | 6.05% | 3.99% | 8.17% | 0.64 |
Compare KALU vs Peers
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
KALU Income Statement
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales/Revenue | 1.4B | 1.59B | 1.51B | 1.17B | 2.62B | 3.43B | 3.09B | 3.02B | 3.37B | 3.7B |
Revenue Growth % | 5.03% | 13.48% | -4.53% | -22.55% | 123.59% | 30.74% | -9.94% | -2.04% | 11.54% | 20.84% |
Cost of Goods Sold | 1.13B | 1.34B | 1.22B | 941.3M | 2.35B | 3.18B | 2.75B | 2.69B | 3.05B | 3.32B |
COGS % of Revenue | 80.54% | 84.78% | 80.26% | 80.27% | 89.55% | 92.77% | 89.24% | 88.99% | 90.52% | - |
Gross Profit | 271.9M▲ 0% | 241.3M▼ 11.3% | 298.9M▲ 23.9% | 231.4M▼ 22.6% | 273.9M▲ 18.4% | 247.7M▼ 9.6% | 332.1M▲ 34.1% | 332.9M▲ 0.2% | 319.9M▼ 3.9% | 379.1M▲ 0% |
Gross Margin % | 19.46% | 15.22% | 19.74% | 19.73% | 10.45% | 7.23% | 10.76% | 11.01% | 9.48% | 10.24% |
Gross Profit Growth % | -5.88% | -11.25% | 23.87% | -22.58% | 18.37% | -9.57% | 34.07% | 0.24% | -3.91% | - |
Operating Expenses | 98.3M | 97.7M | 173.2M | 150.3M | 209.5M | 243.7M | 236.3M | 245.2M | 129.2M | 133.8M |
OpEx % of Revenue | 7.03% | 6.16% | 11.44% | 12.82% | 7.99% | 7.11% | 7.65% | 8.11% | 3.83% | - |
Selling, General & Admin | 97.5M | 96.3M | 104.5M | 95.9M | 118.8M | 110.9M | 122.7M | 120.8M | 129.2M | 132M |
SG&A % of Revenue | 6.98% | 6.07% | 6.9% | 8.18% | 4.53% | 3.24% | 3.97% | 3.99% | 3.83% | - |
Research & Development | 97.5M | 96.3M | 10.5M | 9.1M | 0 | 0 | 11.1M | 120.8M | 129.2M | 164.6M |
R&D % of Revenue | 6.98% | 6.07% | 0.69% | 0.78% | - | - | 0.36% | 3.99% | 3.83% | - |
Other Operating Expenses | -3.6M | -900K | 58.2M | 45.3M | 90.7M | 132.8M | 102.5M | 3.6M | -129.2M | -4M |
Operating Income | 150.7M▲ 0% | 143.6M▼ 4.7% | 125.7M▼ 12.5% | 81.1M▼ 35.5% | 64.4M▼ 20.6% | 4M▼ 93.8% | 95.8M▲ 2295.0% | 87.7M▼ 8.5% | 190.7M▲ 117.4% | 245.2M▲ 0% |
Operating Margin % | 10.78% | 9.05% | 8.3% | 6.92% | 2.46% | 0.12% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 5.65% | 6.62% |
Operating Income Growth % | -15.24% | -4.71% | -12.47% | -35.48% | -20.59% | -93.79% | 2295% | -8.46% | 117.45% | - |
EBITDA | 190.4M | 187.5M | 174.8M | 133.3M | 155.9M | 110.9M | 204.4M | 204.1M | 313.2M | 368.1M |
EBITDA Margin % | 13.62% | 11.82% | 11.54% | 11.37% | 5.95% | 3.24% | 6.62% | 6.75% | 9.29% | 9.94% |
EBITDA Growth % | -10.94% | -1.52% | -6.77% | -23.74% | 16.95% | -28.86% | 84.31% | -0.15% | 53.45% | 56.24% |
D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 39.7M | 43.9M | 49.1M | 52.2M | 91.5M | 106.9M | 108.6M | 116.4M | 122.5M | 122.9M |
EBIT | 169.9M | 139M | 144.4M | 84.4M | 25.5M | 10.4M | 103.2M | 107.2M | 200.1M | 257.9M |
Net Interest Income | -22M | -22.4M | -24M | -40.3M | -49.3M | -47M | -45.2M | -40.1M | -49.3M | -53.3M |
Interest Income | 200K | 300K | 600K | 600K | 200K | 1.3M | 1.7M | 3.6M | 800K | 0 |
Interest Expense | 22.2M | 22.7M | 24.6M | 40.9M | 49.5M | 48.3M | 46.9M | 43.7M | 50.1M | 53.3M |
Other Income/Expense | -22.2M | -23.6M | -45.3M | -42.3M | -88.4M | -41.9M | -39.5M | -24.2M | -40.7M | -41.6M |
Pretax Income | 133M▲ 0% | 120M▼ 9.8% | 80.4M▼ 33.0% | 38.8M▼ 51.7% | -24M▼ 161.9% | -37.9M▼ 57.9% | 56.3M▲ 248.5% | 63.5M▲ 12.8% | 150M▲ 136.2% | 203.6M▲ 0% |
Pretax Margin % | 9.52% | 7.57% | 5.31% | 3.31% | -0.92% | -1.11% | 1.82% | 2.1% | 4.45% | 5.5% |
Income Tax | 87.6M | 28.3M | 18.4M | 10M | -5.5M | -8.3M | 9.1M | 16.7M | 37.5M | 50.2M |
Effective Tax Rate % | 65.86% | 23.58% | 22.89% | 25.77% | 22.92% | 21.9% | 16.16% | 26.3% | 25% | 24.66% |
Net Income | 45.4M▲ 0% | 91.7M▲ 102.0% | 62M▼ 32.4% | 28.8M▼ 53.5% | -18.5M▼ 164.2% | -29.6M▼ 60.0% | 47.2M▲ 259.5% | 46.8M▼ 0.8% | 112.5M▲ 140.4% | 153.4M▲ 0% |
Net Margin % | 3.25% | 5.78% | 4.09% | 2.46% | -0.71% | -0.86% | 1.53% | 1.55% | 3.34% | 4.14% |
Net Income Growth % | -50.49% | 101.98% | -32.39% | -53.55% | -164.24% | -60% | 259.46% | -0.85% | 140.38% | 157.38% |
Net Income (Continuing) | 45.4M | 91.7M | 62M | 28.8M | -18.5M | -29.6M | 47.2M | 46.8M | 112.5M | 153.4M |
Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EPS (Diluted) | 2.63▲ 0% | 5.43▲ 106.5% | 3.83▼ 29.5% | 1.81▼ 52.7% | -1.17▼ 164.6% | -1.86▼ 59.0% | 2.92▲ 257.0% | 2.87▼ 1.7% | 6.77▲ 135.9% | 9.11▲ 0% |
EPS Growth % | -48.33% | 106.46% | -29.47% | -52.74% | -164.64% | -58.97% | 256.99% | -1.71% | 135.89% | 152.89% |
EPS (Basic) | 2.67 | 5.53 | 3.88 | 1.82 | -1.17 | -1.86 | 2.95 | 2.91 | 6.96 | - |
Diluted Shares Outstanding | 17.26M | 16.87M | 16.2M | 15.91M | 15.84M | 15.91M | 16.13M | 16.32M | 16.62M | 16.84M |
Basic Shares Outstanding | 17M | 16.59M | 16M | 15.8M | 15.84M | 15.91M | 15.99M | 16.07M | 16.17M | 16.25M |
Dividend Payout Ratio | 77.09% | 41.11% | 63.55% | 150.69% | - | - | 106.78% | 108.33% | 45.6% | - |
KALU Balance Sheet
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Current Assets | 656.6M | 656.6M | 779.8M | 1.12B | 1.21B | 1.04B | 990.2M | 976.4M | 1.26B | 1.49B |
Cash & Short-Term Investments | 234.8M | 162.3M | 343.3M | 780.3M | 303.2M | 57.4M | 82.4M | 18.4M | 7M | 30M |
Cash Only | 51.1M | 125.6M | 264.6M | 780.3M | 303.2M | 57.4M | 82.4M | 18.4M | 7M | 30M |
Short-Term Investments | 183.7M | 36.7M | 78.7M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accounts Receivable | 180.5M | 260.3M | 239.8M | 160.5M | 448.9M | 429.3M | 396.1M | 415.1M | 486.7M | 604.5M |
Days Sales Outstanding | 47.14 | 59.91 | 57.81 | 49.96 | 62.49 | 45.71 | 46.83 | 50.1 | 52.67 | 50.61 |
Inventory | 207.9M | 215.1M | 177.6M | 152M | 404.6M | 525.4M | 477.2M | 503.9M | 725.2M | 799M |
Days Inventory Outstanding | 67.42 | 58.39 | 53.34 | 58.94 | 62.89 | 60.3 | 63.22 | 68.35 | 86.7 | 77.49 |
Other Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 19.1M | 28.6M | 48.7M | 30.5M | 34.5M | 39M | 42.6M | 53.9M |
Total Non-Current Assets | 728.6M | 762.7M | 746.4M | 743.3M | 1.22B | 1.25B | 1.28B | 1.34B | 1.3B | 1.3B |
Property, Plant & Equipment | 571.4M | 611.8M | 647.8M | 653.7M | 1B | 1.05B | 1.08B | 1.19B | 1.17B | 1.16B |
Fixed Asset Turnover | 2.45x | 2.59x | 2.34x | 1.79x | 2.62x | 3.26x | 2.85x | 2.54x | 2.89x | 3.10x |
Goodwill | 18.8M | 44M | 18.8M | 18.8M | 39.3M | 18.8M | 18.8M | 18.8M | 18.8M | 18.8M |
Intangible Assets | 25M | 32.4M | 29.6M | 26.7M | 67.7M | 55.3M | 50M | 45.5M | 41M | 39.9M |
Long-Term Investments | 19.3M | 14.6M | 15.9M | 16.5M | 15.5M | 16.2M | 19.4M | 19.8M | 21.2M | 21.2M |
Other Non-Current Assets | 22.1M | 24M | 22.5M | 27.6M | 89.7M | 96.1M | 98.7M | 58.8M | 54.5M | 79.7M |
Total Assets | 1.39B▲ 0% | 1.42B▲ 2.5% | 1.53B▲ 7.5% | 1.86B▲ 22.2% | 2.42B▲ 29.9% | 2.29B▼ 5.5% | 2.27B▼ 0.9% | 2.31B▲ 2.1% | 2.56B▲ 10.8% | 2.79B▲ 0% |
Asset Turnover | 1.01x | 1.12x | 0.99x | 0.63x | 1.08x | 1.50x | 1.36x | 1.31x | 1.32x | 1.42x |
Asset Growth % | -4.04% | 2.46% | 7.53% | 22.18% | 29.91% | -5.52% | -0.94% | 2.09% | 10.8% | 45.81% |
Total Current Liabilities | 173.1M | 205.5M | 170.4M | 158.3M | 456.7M | 418.7M | 370M | 400.6M | 427.2M | 601.9M |
Accounts Payable | 90M | 121.4M | 92M | 86.1M | 351.4M | 305.1M | 252.7M | 266.9M | 274.6M | 494.1M |
Days Payables Outstanding | 29.18 | 32.95 | 27.63 | 33.39 | 54.62 | 35.02 | 33.48 | 36.2 | 32.83 | 40.62 |
Short-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 5.1M | 6.3M | 11.1M | 11.2M | 0 | 0 | 7.1M | 0 |
Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other Current Liabilities | 0 | -1.4M | 29.8M | 28.2M | 37.8M | 48.3M | 0 | 58.8M | 145.5M | 56.3M |
Current Ratio | 3.79x | 3.20x | 4.58x | 7.08x | 2.64x | 2.49x | 2.68x | 2.44x | 2.95x | 2.47x |
Quick Ratio | 2.59x | 2.15x | 3.53x | 6.12x | 1.75x | 1.24x | 1.39x | 1.18x | 1.26x | 1.14x |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 85.37 | 85.34 | 83.52 | 75.51 | 70.76 | 71 | 76.58 | 82.25 | 106.54 | 87.48 |
Total Non-Current Liabilities | 465.8M | 473.4M | 621.9M | 974M | 1.27B | 1.24B | 1.25B | 1.25B | 1.31B | 1.31B |
Long-Term Debt | 369.6M | 370.4M | 492.6M | 838.1M | 1.04B | 1.04B | 1.04B | 1.04B | 1.08B | 1.04B |
Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | 5.6M | 30.6M | 31.8M | 46.9M | 40.4M | 29.2M | 38.2M | 34.1M | 102.9M |
Deferred Tax Liabilities | 4.3M | 4.2M | 4.5M | 13.9M | 10.5M | 4.9M | 13.9M | 24.1M | 75.4M | 289.4M |
Other Non-Current Liabilities | 91.9M | 93.2M | 94.2M | 90.2M | 179.5M | 155.5M | 162.3M | 142.4M | 120.7M | 156.9M |
Total Liabilities | 638.9M | 678.9M | 792.3M | 1.13B | 1.73B | 1.66B | 1.62B | 1.65B | 1.74B | 1.91B |
Total Debt | 369.6M | 370.4M | 528.3M | 876.2M | 1.09B | 1.09B | 1.08B | 1.09B | 1.12B | 1.06B |
Net Debt | 318.5M | 244.8M | 263.7M | 95.9M | 791.1M | 1.03B | 996.7M | 1.07B | 1.12B | 1.03B |
Debt / Equity | 0.50x | 0.50x | 0.72x | 1.20x | 1.58x | 1.73x | 1.65x | 1.63x | 1.36x | 1.21x |
Debt / EBITDA | 1.94x | 1.98x | 3.02x | 6.57x | 7.02x | 9.83x | 5.28x | 5.33x | 3.58x | 2.88x |
Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.67x | 1.31x | 1.51x | 0.72x | 5.07x | 9.31x | 4.88x | 5.24x | 3.56x | 2.80x |
Interest Coverage | 7.65x | 6.12x | 5.87x | 2.06x | 0.52x | 0.22x | 2.20x | 2.45x | 3.99x | 4.84x |
Total Equity | 746.3M▲ 0% | 740.4M▼ 0.8% | 733.9M▼ 0.9% | 732.4M▼ 0.2% | 692.5M▼ 5.4% | 631.2M▼ 8.9% | 652.2M▲ 3.3% | 668M▲ 2.4% | 826.1M▲ 23.7% | 877.3M▲ 0% |
Equity Growth % | -7.26% | -0.79% | -0.88% | -0.2% | -5.45% | -8.85% | 3.33% | 2.42% | 23.67% | 77.67% |
Book Value per Share | 43.24 | 43.88 | 45.29 | 46.03 | 43.73 | 39.68 | 40.43 | 40.93 | 49.70 | 52.08 |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 746.3M | 740.4M | 733.9M | 732.4M | 692.5M | 631.2M | 652.2M | 668M | 826.1M | 877.3M |
Common Stock | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K |
Retained Earnings | 85.5M | 150.2M | 172.8M | 158.2M | 93M | 13.3M | 10.1M | 6.2M | 142.5M | 191.4M |
Treasury Stock | -358.6M | -420.5M | -463.4M | -475.9M | -475.9M | -475.9M | -475.9M | -475.9M | -475.9M | -475.9M |
Accumulated OCI | -36.7M | -48.8M | -38.6M | -18.7M | -3.7M | 3.2M | 13.1M | 20.5M | 26.8M | 32M |
Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
KALU Cash Flow Statement
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash from Operations | 141.5M | 150.2M | 232.3M | 206.9M | 79.4M | -63.1M | 211.9M | 167.1M | 111.4M | 142.3M |
Operating CF Margin % | 10.13% | 9.47% | 15.34% | 17.64% | 3.03% | -1.84% | 6.86% | 5.53% | 3.3% | - |
Operating CF Growth % | -13.88% | 6.15% | 54.66% | -10.93% | -61.62% | -179.47% | 435.82% | -21.14% | -33.33% | -59.48% |
Net Income | 45.4M | 91.7M | 62M | 28.8M | -18.5M | -29.6M | 47.2M | 46.8M | 112.5M | 153.4M |
Depreciation & Amortization | 39.7M | 43.9M | 49.1M | 52.2M | 91.5M | 106.9M | 108.6M | 116.4M | 122.5M | 90.9M |
Stock-Based Compensation | 13.3M | 10.3M | 9.8M | 10M | 12.9M | 14.3M | 16.1M | 0 | 0 | 4.7M |
Deferred Taxes | 89M | 36.7M | 21.1M | 15.2M | -11.4M | -12M | 7.5M | 6.8M | 33.1M | 16.7M |
Other Non-Cash Items | -13.1M | 12.1M | 60.2M | 2.5M | 45.2M | 27.1M | 1.8M | 29.8M | 27.8M | 72.1M |
Working Capital Changes | -32.8M | -44.5M | 30.1M | 98.2M | -40.3M | -169.8M | 30.7M | -32.7M | -184.5M | -156M |
Change in Receivables | -37.3M | -22.3M | 20.2M | 60.8M | -117.4M | 15M | 33.2M | -19.3M | -71.9M | -40.7M |
Change in Inventory | -6.3M | -45M | 37.5M | 25.6M | -43.5M | -120.8M | 48.2M | -29.4M | -125.3M | -48.1M |
Change in Payables | 13M | 29.2M | -24.5M | -5.9M | 112.5M | -61.2M | -43M | 14.1M | 15.1M | -81.8M |
Cash from Investing | -25.5M | 31.1M | -101.8M | 26.9M | -665.8M | -125.8M | -128.2M | -174.6M | -77.8M | -59M |
Capital Expenditures | -75.5M | -74.1M | -60.2M | -51.9M | -58M | -142.5M | -143.2M | -180.8M | 0 | -93.5M |
CapEx % of Revenue | 5.4% | 4.67% | 3.98% | 4.43% | 2.21% | 4.16% | 4.64% | 5.98% | 4.06% | 2.53% |
Acquisitions | 75.5M | -43.2M | 60.2M | 51.9M | -609.2M | 17M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.6M |
Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Investing | -74.9M | 600K | -60M | -51.6M | 1.8M | 17M | 15.2M | 6M | -77.8M | -7.8M |
Cash from Financing | -119.4M | -106M | 8.5M | 281.9M | 109.1M | -56.8M | -54.3M | -55.3M | -44.6M | -74.6M |
Debt Issued (Net) | -400K | -700K | 107.1M | 348.3M | 167M | -2.1M | -2.1M | -2.5M | 12.2M | 45M |
Equity Issued (Net) | -79.5M | -60.7M | -44.2M | -12.5M | 0 | -2.8M | -1.8M | -2.1M | 0 | 0 |
Dividends Paid | -35M | -37.7M | -39.4M | -43.4M | -46.7M | -50.1M | -50.4M | -50.7M | -51.3M | -51.3M |
Share Repurchases | -79.5M | -60.7M | -44.2M | -12.5M | 0 | -2.8M | -1.8M | -2.1M | 0 | 0 |
Other Financing | -4.5M | -6.9M | -15M | -10.5M | -11.2M | -1.8M | 0 | 0 | -5.5M | -68.3M |
Net Change in Cash | -3.4M▲ 0% | 75.3M▲ 2314.7% | 139M▲ 84.6% | 515.7M▲ 271.0% | -477.3M▼ 192.6% | -245.7M▲ 48.5% | 29.4M▲ 112.0% | -62.8M▼ 313.6% | -11M▲ 82.5% | 8.8M▲ 0% |
Free Cash Flow | 66M▲ 0% | 76.1M▲ 15.3% | 172.1M▲ 126.1% | 155M▼ 9.9% | 21.4M▼ 86.2% | -205.6M▼ 1060.7% | 68.7M▲ 133.4% | -13.7M▼ 119.9% | -25.5M▼ 86.1% | 24.2M▲ 0% |
FCF Margin % | 4.72% | 4.8% | 11.37% | 13.22% | 0.82% | -6% | 2.23% | -0.45% | -0.76% | 0.65% |
FCF Growth % | -25.17% | 15.3% | 126.15% | -9.94% | -86.19% | -1060.75% | 133.41% | -119.94% | -86.13% | 185.82% |
FCF per Share | 3.82 | 4.51 | 10.62 | 9.74 | 1.35 | -12.93 | 4.26 | -0.84 | -1.53 | 1.44 |
FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 3.12x | 1.64x | 3.75x | 7.18x | -4.29x | 2.13x | 4.49x | 3.57x | 0.99x | 0.16x |
Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Taxes Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
KALU Key Ratios
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Return on Equity (ROE) | 5.85% | 12.34% | 8.41% | 3.93% | -2.6% | -4.47% | 7.36% | 7.09% | 15.06% | 18.68% |
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 10.35% | 10.51% | 9.51% | 6.66% | 4.18% | 0.19% | 4.34% | 3.88% | 7.77% | 9.7% |
Gross Margin | 19.46% | 15.22% | 19.74% | 19.73% | 10.45% | 7.23% | 10.76% | 11.01% | 9.48% | 10.24% |
Net Margin | 3.25% | 5.78% | 4.09% | 2.46% | -0.71% | -0.86% | 1.53% | 1.55% | 3.34% | 4.14% |
Debt / Equity | 0.50x | 0.50x | 0.72x | 1.20x | 1.58x | 1.73x | 1.65x | 1.63x | 1.36x | 1.21x |
Interest Coverage | 7.65x | 6.12x | 5.87x | 2.06x | 0.52x | 0.22x | 2.20x | 2.45x | 3.99x | 4.84x |
FCF Conversion | 3.12x | 1.64x | 3.75x | 7.18x | -4.29x | 2.13x | 4.49x | 3.57x | 0.99x | 0.16x |
Revenue Growth | 5.03% | 13.48% | -4.53% | -22.55% | 123.59% | 30.74% | -9.94% | -2.04% | 11.54% | 20.84% |
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KALU SEC Filings & Documents
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
KALU Frequently Asked Questions
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) reported $3.70B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 69% increase from $2.19B in 1996.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) grew revenue by 11.5% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) is profitable, generating $153.4M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Yes, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.69%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) has a return on equity (ROE) of 15.1%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) generated $24.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.