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Kaiser AluminumKALU -3.80%70 EV-to-EBIT is 9.79 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 15.96. GuruFocus rates KALU with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Aluminum ranks better than 58.26% on this metric.
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Kaiser Aluminum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,209 Mil.
Kaiser Aluminum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $355 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kaiser Aluminum EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Aluminum subindustry, Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kaiser Aluminum's current Enterprise Value is $3,480 Mil.
Kaiser Aluminum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $355 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 9.79 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 15.96. Over the past decade, Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.19 to 242.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #283 out of 678 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.79 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 15.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.19 to a high of 242.67. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.38. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 9.79 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #283 out of 678 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to CSTM and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #283 out of 678 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kaiser Aluminum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.38. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 9.79 is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaiser Aluminum's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.19 to 242.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.96 vs. the industry median of 12.38, Kaiser Aluminum has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.38, based on 678 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kaiser Aluminum's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.79 is 20.9% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Aluminum's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.79, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 15.96. 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 $151.03 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.79, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 15.96 and 20.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.38. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.79 as of Aug. 20, 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 $151.03 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.20.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KALU:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.79 (39% below median its 10-year median of 15.96)
GF Value™: $103.20 vs. price of $151.03 (46.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#283 of 678)
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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