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Kaiser AluminumKALU -4.80%70 FCF Yield % is 3.56 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.34. 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 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Aluminum ranks better than 90.66% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Kaiser Aluminum FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Aluminum's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Aluminum subindustry, Kaiser Aluminum's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Kaiser Aluminum FCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 3.56 as of Aug. 20, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #249 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's FCF Yield % too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current FCF Yield % of 3.56 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.34. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #249 out of 2667 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 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaiser Aluminum's FCF Yield % compare to CSTM and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #249 out of 2667 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Kaiser Aluminum in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. Kaiser Aluminum's current FCF Yield % is 3.56, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.34. 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 $149.45 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.56, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.34. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current FCF Yield % is 3.56 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 $149.45 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.20.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KALU:
FCF Yield %: 3.56 (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: $103.20 vs. price of $149.45 (44.8% 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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