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Kaiser AluminumKALU -4.39%70 ROA % is 13.59% as of Jun. 2026, which is 338% above its 10-year median of 3.10. 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 86.24% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kaiser Aluminum's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $387 Mil.
Kaiser Aluminum's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,850 Mil. Therefore, Kaiser Aluminum's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaiser Aluminum's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
KALU'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.26 Med: 3.1 Max: 8.49
Current: 8.49
During the past 13 years, Kaiser Aluminum's highest ROA % was 8.49%. The lowest was -1.26%. And the median was 3.10%.
KALU's ROA % is ranked better than 86.24% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.54
vs KALU: 8.49
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Kaiser Aluminum ROA % Related Terms
Kaiser Aluminum ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Aluminum's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Aluminum's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Aluminum's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) has a ROA % of 13.59% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. This is 338% above median its historical median of 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #367 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's ROA % too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current ROA % of 13.59% is 338% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #367 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 ROA % compare to CSTM and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Aluminum ranks #367 out of 2667 companies for ROA %. This places Kaiser Aluminum in the top 14% 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 ROA % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Kaiser Aluminum and its competitors. Kaiser Aluminum's current ROA % is 13.59%, which is 338% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. 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 $150.10 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 13.59%, which is 338% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current ROA % is 13.59% 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 $150.10 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.20.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KALU:
ROA %: 13.59% (338% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: $103.20 vs. price of $150.10 (45.4% 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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