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Kaiser AluminumKALU -4.55%70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 0.51. 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 309 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Aluminum ranks better than 55.02% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KALU'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.51 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kaiser Aluminum was 1.20. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.51.
KALU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 55.02% of 309
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs KALU: 0.24
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kaiser Aluminum was 38.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 9.75% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Kaiser Aluminum (NAS:KALU) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Kaiser Aluminum Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kaiser Aluminum Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
KALU vs CSTM, CENX, AA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #139 out of 309 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.20. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 0.14 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #139 out of 309 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CSTM and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #139 out of 309 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Kaiser Aluminum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26. Kaiser Aluminum's value of 0.14 is 46.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaiser Aluminum's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.26, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.26, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kaiser Aluminum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 46.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Aluminum's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. 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 $149.84 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 46.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.26. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 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 $149.84 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.20.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KALU:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (73% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: $103.20 vs. price of $149.84 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#139 of 309)
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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