KALU:NASDAQKaiser Aluminum Corporation Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-14 - not real-time
$190.63
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is trading at $190.63, roughly 16% above its DCF‑derived fair value of $157.27, indicating a notable overvaluation. The stock sits comfortably above its 20‑day ($179.32) and 50‑day ($167.82) SMAs, reinforcing a bullish price trend, yet the MACD shows a bearish signal with a negative histogram and the RSI at 61.5 suggests the rally may be losing momentum. High beta (≈1.86) and 30‑day volatility of 46.8% amplify price swings, while volume is on a decreasing trend, hinting at waning buying pressure.
Fundamentally, revenue surged 42% YoY and the company enjoys a modest dividend yield of 1.62% with a payout ratio of 34%, but free cash flow is negative and debt‑to‑equity stands at a lofty 122%, raising concerns about dividend sustainability and financial flexibility.
Fundamentally, revenue surged 42% YoY and the company enjoys a modest dividend yield of 1.62% with a payout ratio of 34%, but free cash flow is negative and debt‑to‑equity stands at a lofty 122%, raising concerns about dividend sustainability and financial flexibility.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- MACD bearish crossover
- Price > fair value by 16%
- Elevated beta and volatility
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Strong revenue growth
- Bullish price trend above SMAs
- High debt burden limiting upside
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Long‑term demand in aerospace & defense
- Potential for dividend sustainability if cash flow improves
- Mean‑reversion opportunity toward DCF fair value
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth42.40%
Profit Margin4.14%
P/E Ratio20.8
ROE18.77%
ROA5.75%
Debt/Equity121.92
P/B Ratio3.5
Op. Cash Flow$142.3M
Free Cash Flow$-47762500
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI61.5
Support$157.54
Resistance$194.43
MA 20$179.32
MA 50$167.82
MA 200$120.87
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.86
Valuation
Fair Value$157.27
Target Price$159.33
Upside/Downside-16.42%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield1.62%
Risk Assessment
Beta1.86
Volatility46.77%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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