Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
KALUBasic MaterialsNASDAQAluminum · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) is listed under Aluminum. The $1.75B market capitalization puts KALU squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It offers flat-rolled plate, sheet, and coil; extruded rod, bar, hollows, and shapes; drawn rod, bar, pipe, tube, and wire; and cast aluminum products.
Market Cap
$1.75B
Beta
1.58
P/E (TTM)
8.30
P/E (Fwd)
9.44
EPS (TTM)
$12.93
EPS (Fwd)
$11.36
ROE
24.5%
ROA
7.8%
Cash
$117.3M
Total Debt
$1.07B
Free CF
$61.2M
52W Change
15.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KALU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 14, 2026 close, KALU finished 5.19% below its 150-day moving average ($160.12) and 0.10% below its 200-day moving average ($151.96). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KALU overbought or oversold?
At the October 14, 2026 close, KALU's RSI(14) was 43.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation carries $1.07B in total debt against $117.3M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 9.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $61.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 24.5%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.43B (2022) to $3.37B (2025).
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing KALU's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.