KALU (Kaiser Aluminum) Tax Rate %: 23.36% (As of Jun. 2026)

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KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp KALU
70 GF Score
Price $149.62
GF Value $103.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kaiser Aluminum Tax Rate %?

Kaiser Aluminum KALU -4.70% 70 Tax Rate % is 23.36% as of Jun. 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.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kaiser Aluminum's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $30 Mil. Kaiser Aluminum's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $126 Mil. Therefore, Kaiser Aluminum's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.36%.

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Kaiser Aluminum Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaiser Aluminum's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Kaiser Aluminum Tax Rate % Chart

Kaiser Aluminum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Kaiser Aluminum Quarterly Data
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Kaiser Aluminum Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Kaiser Aluminum's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=37.5/150
=25.00 %

Kaiser Aluminum's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=29.5/126.3
=23.36 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 23.36% mean?
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) has a Tax Rate % of 23.36% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Kaiser Aluminum's Tax Rate % too high?
Kaiser Aluminum's current Tax Rate % is 23.36%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to CSTM and CENX?
Kaiser Aluminum's Tax Rate % of 23.36% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kaiser Aluminum's current Tax Rate % is 23.36%. 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 $149.62 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 23.36%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), the current Tax Rate % is 23.36% 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 $149.62 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.20. GuruFocus considers Kaiser Aluminum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KALU:

  • Tax Rate %: 23.36%
  • GF Value™: $103.20 vs. price of $149.62 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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.
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