Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
KALUBasic MaterialsNASDAQAluminum
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Daily timeframeKaiser Aluminum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products. The company carries a $2.97B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. 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
$2.97B
Beta
1.59
P/E (TTM)
19.87
P/E (Fwd)
16.75
EPS (TTM)
$9.16
EPS (Fwd)
$10.86
ROE
18.8%
ROA
5.8%
Cash
$30.0M
Total Debt
$1.07B
Free CF
-$47.8M
52W Change
140.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation carries $1.07B in total debt against $30.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 35.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$47.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 18.8%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.43B (2022) to $3.37B (2025).
A beta of 1.59 means KALU is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing KALU.