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Kaiser AluminumKALU +1.26%70 EV-to-OCF is 19.12 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates KALU with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Aluminum ranks worse than 92.09% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Kaiser Aluminum's Enterprise Value is $3,554 Mil.
Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $186 Mil. Therefore, Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-OCF for today is 19.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KALU'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -195.8 Med: 11.95 Max: 31.08
Current: 19.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Kaiser Aluminum was 31.08. The lowest was -195.80. And the median was 11.95.
KALU's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 92.09% of 2668
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -9.02
vs KALU: 19.12
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kaiser Aluminum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kaiser Aluminum's share price for today is $155.59.
Kaiser Aluminum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $13.490.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Kaiser Aluminum EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Kaiser Aluminum EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Kaiser Aluminum's current Enterprise Value is $3,554 Mil.
Kaiser Aluminum's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $186 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-OCF of 19.12 as of Aug. 27, 2026. This is 60% above median its historical median of 11.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #2457 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's EV-to-OCF too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current EV-to-OCF of 19.12 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 11.95. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #2457 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-OCF compare to CSTM and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #2457 out of 2668 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Kaiser Aluminum in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kaiser Aluminum's current EV-to-OCF is 19.12, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 11.95. 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 $103.54, compared to a current price of $155.59 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 19.12, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 11.95. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current EV-to-OCF is 19.12 as of Aug. 27, 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 $155.59 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.54.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KALU:
EV-to-OCF: 19.12 (60% above median its 10-year median of 11.95)
GF Value™: $103.54 vs. price of $155.59 (50.3% above fair value)
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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