The stock of Kaiser Aluminum Corp (KALU) has seen a 7.10% increase in the past week, with a 11.44% gain in the past month, and a 43.23% flourish in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.40%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.99% for KALU. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 8.93% for KALU’s stock, with a 19.54% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Kaiser Aluminum Corp (NASDAQ: KALU) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Kaiser Aluminum Corp (NASDAQ: KALU) is 32.03x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for KALU is 1.52. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 1 analysts rating it as a “buy”, 0 as “overweight”, 2 as “hold”, and 0 as “sell”.
The public float for KALU is 15.77M and currently, short sellers hold a 2.20% of that float. On July 04, 2025, KALU’s average trading volume was 168.86K shares.
KALU stock’s latest price update
Kaiser Aluminum Corp (NASDAQ: KALU)’s stock price has soared by 1.75% in relation to previous closing price of $84.17. Nevertheless, the company has seen a gain of 7.10% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-06-26 that Kaiser Aluminum is not my top aluminum pick; I prefer Norsk Hydro and European recyclers for core exposure. Previously rated KALU as ‘HOLD’ due to risks, but following my price targets would have yielded attractive entry points. Despite macro volatility, fundamentals for aluminum companies have improved, prompting a reassessment of KALU’s prospects.
Analysts’ Opinion of KALU
UBS, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see KALU reach a price target of $67. The rating they have provided for KALU stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on January 16th, 2024.
Wolfe Research gave a rating of “Underperform” to KALU, setting the target price at $67 in the report published on April 12th of the previous year.
KALU Trading at 17.06% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought KALU to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -14.42% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.99%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.40%, as shares surge +10.77% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +53.07% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, KALU rose by +7.10%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +24.31% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $78.62. In addition, Kaiser Aluminum Corp saw -1.87% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at KALU starting from Harvey Keith, who purchase 2,588 shares at the price of $77.23 back on Jul 29 ’24. After this action, Harvey Keith now owns 103,550 shares of Kaiser Aluminum Corp, valued at $199,871 using the latest closing price.
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Stock Fundamentals for KALU
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.03% for the present operating margin
- 0.09% for the gross margin
The net margin for Kaiser Aluminum Corp stands at 0.01%. The total capital return value is set at 0.05%. Equity return is now at value 6.16%, with 1.85% for asset returns.
Based on Kaiser Aluminum Corp (KALU), the company’s capital structure generated 0.59 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.15. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.42. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.38.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 223.6 million with net debt to EBITDA at 4.75. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.8. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.69for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 1.26. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.67.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Kaiser Aluminum Corp (KALU) has been better in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
