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Kaiser Aluminum's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 40.07.
Kaiser Aluminum's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 71.06.
Kaiser Aluminum's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 43.2.
Therefore, Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 67.93.
Kaiser Aluminum (NAS:KALU) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
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CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Kaiser Aluminum Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Kaiser Aluminum Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KALU vs CSTM, CENX, AA: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kaiser Aluminum Cash Conversion Cycle vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 67.93 as of Jun. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.93. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 15.58. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 67.93 is 336.1% above this industry median. Overall, Kaiser Aluminum has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CSTM and CENX?
Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Conversion Cycle of 67.93 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 15.58. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 67.93 is 336.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Metals & Mining companies is 15.58, based on 1,162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kaiser Aluminum's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 67.93 is 336.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 15.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Aluminum's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaiser Aluminum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $103.20, compared to a current price of $151.15 — trading 46.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.93 and 336.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 15.58. Kaiser Aluminum's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.93 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Aluminum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $151.15 is trading 46.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.20.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KALU:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 67.93
GF Value™: $103.20 vs. price of $151.15 (46.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 336.1% above the Metals & Mining median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KALU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaiser Aluminum Corp specializes in the production of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products, such as aluminum plate and sheet, bare and coated coil and extruded and drawn products, for the end market applications: Aero/HS Products; Packaging; GE Products; and Automotive Extrusions. Its products include fabricated aluminum mill products such as flat-rolled (plate, sheet, and coil), extruded (rod, bar, hollows, and shapes), drawn (rod, bar, pipe, tube and wire) and certain cast aluminum products. Geographically, the company generates majority of its revenue from the United States.
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