KALU (Kaiser Aluminum) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp KALU
70 GF Score
Price $151.77
GF Value $103.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kaiser Aluminum Moat Score?

Kaiser Aluminum KALU -3.33% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 20, 2026. 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 2,595 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Aluminum ranks better than 98.73% on this metric.

Kaiser Aluminum has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kaiser Aluminum has Narrow Moat: Kaiser Aluminum Corp benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network. While it has a solid market position, it faces competition and lacks significant pricing power or unique intellectual property.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Kaiser Aluminum might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kaiser Aluminum  (NAS:KALU) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Kaiser Aluminum Moat Score Related Terms

KALU vs CSTM, CENX, AA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Kaiser Aluminum's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #33 out of 2595 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's Moat Score too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #33 out of 2595 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 Moat Score compare to CSTM and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #33 out of 2595 companies for Moat Score. This places Kaiser Aluminum in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 5 is 400% 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 Moat Score for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Moat Score among Metals & Mining companies is 1.00, based on 2,595 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kaiser Aluminum's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Aluminum's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $151.77 — trading 47.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current Moat Score is 5 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 $151.77 is trading 47.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.20. GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KALU:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $103.20 vs. price of $151.77 (47.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2595)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KLU1:Germany
Address 1550 West McEwen Drive, Suite 500, Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
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.
70GF Score

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$151.77
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$103.20
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