Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is in the Basic Materials sector and Aluminum industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 40/100.
Quick answer for KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 40/100. The stored market price is $149.97. Its financial score is 25/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Kaiser Aluminum Corporation does
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a global producer and vendor of specialized, semi-finished aluminum mill products, operating both domestically within the United States and internationally. Their diverse product portfolio encompasses aluminum items manufactured through rolling, extrusion, and drawing processes. These are essential for various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, general engineering, and for the packaging of food and beverages. For the automotive sector, Kaiser Aluminum provides extruded components used in structural parts, crash management systems, and anti-lock braking systems. They also supply drawn tubes for drive shafts and offer value-added fabrication services, such as precise sawing and cutting to specific lengths. Their packaging division specializes in bare and coated aluminum coils, primarily from the 3000- and 5000-series alloys, which are ex
KALU financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 40/100
- Current price:
- $149.97
- Market capitalization:
- $2.45B
- Revenue:
- $4.14B
- Net income:
- $227.0M
- Free cash flow:
- $-25.5M
- Cash:
- $58.5M
- Total debt:
- $1.06B
- EPS:
- 6.96
- P/E ratio:
- 21.5x
- Financial score:
- 25/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 45/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.2%.
- Free cash flow is $-25.5M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $58.5M of cash versus $1.06B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 25/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research KALU
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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