Kaiser Aluminum [KALU] vs Alcoa [AA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Kaiser Aluminum
NASDAQ
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Alcoa
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Kaiser Aluminum wins in 8 metrics, Alcoa wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Alcoa appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Kaiser Aluminum | Alcoa | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.42 | 7.38 | Alcoa |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.54 | 1.32 | Alcoa |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 142.56 | 42.61 | Alcoa |
| PEG Ratio | 0.03 | 0.02 | Alcoa |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 | 3.77 | Alcoa |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.75% | 7.86% | Alcoa |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.46% | 4.41% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.46% | 4.41% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Return on Equity | 7.58% | 17.15% | Alcoa |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.70% | 7.94% | Alcoa |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-13.70M | $42.00M | Alcoa |
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% | 1.06% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| 1-Year Return | 1.99% | -13.00% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.39 | 0.63 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Enterprise Value | $2.29B | $9.34B | Alcoa |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.73 | 0.73 | Alcoa |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.19% | 12.13% | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $193 | $51 | Kaiser Aluminum |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.32 | $4.24 | Alcoa |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.52 | 2.24 | Kaiser Aluminum |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Kaiser Aluminum vs Alcoa Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Aluminum | 5.16% | 0.32% | -17.21% | 7.50% | 5.46% | 7.84% |
| Alcoa | 7.35% | -5.81% | -4.74% | 4.39% | -14.22% | -22.32% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Aluminum | 1.99% | -0.51% | 14.91% | -8.96% | 100.58% | 116.82% |
| Alcoa | -13.00% | -47.15% | 95.17% | 4.53% | -4.68% | -63.96% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Kaiser Aluminum vs Alcoa
| Metric | KALU | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.20B | $8.10B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 106,780 | 5,288,400 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 133,003 | 6,055,907 |
| Last Close | $79.69 | $31.68 |
| 52 Week Range | $46.81 - $97.00 | $21.53 - $47.77 |
| % from 52W High | -17.85% | -33.68% |
| All-Time High | $141.07 (May 03, 2021) | $146.31 (Jul 16, 2007) |
| % from All-Time High | -43.51% | -78.35% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.23% | 7.20% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 142.56 | 42.61 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $48.42 | $23.70 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.82 | $5.85 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $150.40M | $1.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-181,637,504 | $910.75M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.36% | 1.06% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.85 | $0.30 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Kaiser Aluminum vs Alcoa
| Metric | KALU | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.42 | 7.38 |
| Forward P/E | 13.66 | 9.80 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.39 | 0.63 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.54 | 1.32 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.20B | $8.10B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.29B | $9.34B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.29 | 3.77 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.52 | 2.24 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $48.42 | $23.70 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Kaiser Aluminum vs Alcoa
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KALU | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $823.10M | $3.37B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $722.80M | $2.44B |
| Gross Profit | $100.30M | $931.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $12.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $38.10M | $700.00M |
| EBITDA | $66.90M | $853.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $29.90M | $668.00M |
| Income Tax | $6.70M | $120.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $23.20M | $548.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KALU | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $13.10M | $1.20B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.15B | $5.21B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $426.20M | $3.04B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.10B | $2.57B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $776.00M | $5.82B |
| Retained Earnings | $100.40M | $-801.00M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $24.80M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KALU | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $68.80M | $227.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $18.80M | $-18.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-43.20M | $-946.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | KALU | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 455,278 | 16.13M |
| Short Ratio | 3.13 | 2.50 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 106,780 | 5,288,400 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 133,003 | 6,055,907 |
| Shares Outstanding | 16.10M | 258.36M |
| Float Shares | 15.68M | 256.94M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.98% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Kaiser Aluminum vs Alcoa
| Metric | KALU | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.85 | $0.30 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.36% | 1.06% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.34 | $0.37 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.04% | 0.28% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.01 | $1.10 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 25, 2025 | Mar 04, 2025 |