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Kaiser AluminumKALU +2.20%69 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 525% above its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates KALU with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,113 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Aluminum ranks better than 77.85% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Kaiser Aluminum's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 78.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 38.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Kaiser Aluminum was 85.20% per year. The lowest was -47.60% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Kaiser Aluminum (NAS:KALU) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Kaiser Aluminum 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
KALU vs CSTM, CENX, AA: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Kaiser Aluminum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Kaiser Aluminum 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.10% mean?
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. This is 525% above median its historical median of 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #468 out of 2113 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.10% is 525% above median its 10-year median of 6.10. The Metals & Mining industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 38.10% is 142.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #468 out of 2113 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaiser Aluminum has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaiser Aluminum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CSTM and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #468 out of 2113 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Kaiser Aluminum in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 38.10% is 142.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 15.70, Kaiser Aluminum has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Metals & Mining companies is 15.70, based on 2,113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kaiser Aluminum's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.10% is 142.7% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Aluminum's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.10%, which is 525% above median its own 10-year median of 6.10. 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 $104.15, compared to a current price of $167.80 — trading 61.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.10%, which is 525% above median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 142.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 15.70. Kaiser Aluminum's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.10% 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 $167.80 is trading 61.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $104.15.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KALU:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 38.10% (525% above median its 10-year median of 6.10)
GF Value™: $104.15 vs. price of $167.80 (61.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#468 of 2113)
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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