Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$116.28 -2.96% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $115.44

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $1.96B
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As of 2026-11-02, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $116.28 (-2.96% 1D, market cap $1.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, KALU ranks #242 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), KALU carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 13.1%, and ROIC of 7.9%. By comparison, PRLB (Proto Labs Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 87.4x, ROIC 3.5%, cap $1.86B) and HLIO (Helios Technologies Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 46.5x, ROIC 4.7%, cap $2.25B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KALU leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while KALU leads on capital efficiency (7.9% ROIC).

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Per KALU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000811596), Kaiser Aluminum Corporation generated $3.37B in revenue (+11.5% YoY), $113.0M in net income, and $111.4M in free cash flow against $2.56B in total assets and $1.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D Β· Rk D
Cash (10)Whales (5)SEC (12)Macro (8)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.6% Base Target
$210 Bull$112 Base$87 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KALU)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±9.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (50/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY KALU SCORES 50/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (30% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (24% of score)

Altman Z-Score 2.70 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 6/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
58
Grade C$150.49-0.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$150.21-29.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
53
Grade C-$105.47+10.2% Next Q
Current
50
Grade D$116.28-1.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C (58) β†’ D (50)Full Audit β†’
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While KALU currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($147.84) and Max Pain ($122.09) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $209.88.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: β€œKALU Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
3730 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.70>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE25% OF RANGE
L: $88$116.28H: $200
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 10 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40
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BEARISH (50)

7.9% ROIC with 13.1% gross margin and 5.69% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 2.70 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (47)

20/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like KALU
  • βœ“Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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KALU // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -31.37%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $120.9H $120.9L $116.3C $116.3VOL 495.4K
RES: $206.2SUP: $100.3SMA50: $147.8SMA200: $153.3
$206.6$178.8$150.9$123.1$95.28RES $206.2SUP $100.3$116.32026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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KALU Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
10.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +11.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KALU)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (KALU vs. PRLB, HLIO, RYZ, TSAT)

Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) ranks #242 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #213 by equity capitalization ($1.96B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KALU leads on earnings valuation at 17.3x trailing P/E, while KALU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 7.9% ROIC and 13.1% gross margin. HLIO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 54/100 (D+) compared with KALU at 50/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KALU ACTIVE
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
D 50/100 17.3x 13.1% 7.9% -2.96% $1.96B Benchmark Subject
PRLB
Proto Labs Inc.
D+ 52/100 87.4x 44.5% 3.5% -11.27% $1.86B /prlb-vs-kalu β†’
HLIO
Helios Technologies Inc.
D+ 54/100 46.5x 32.3% 4.7% -3.09% $2.25B /hlio-vs-kalu β†’
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
D+ 53/100 β€” 17.1% -3.4% +0.48% $1.60B /ryz-vs-kalu β†’
TSAT
Telesat Corporation and Class B Variable Voting Shares (Class A)
D 48/100 β€” β€” β€” -5.71% $1.54B /tsat-vs-kalu β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000811596

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) reported GAAP revenue of $3.37B (+11.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.02B , and +9.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $113.0M, operating cash flow of $111.4M, and free cash flow of $111.4M (-33.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, KALU closed FY2025 with $2.56B in total assets against $1.06B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.70, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $3.37B $113.0M $111.4M $111.4M $2.56B $1.06B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.02B $47.0M $167.1M $167.1M $2.41B $1.04B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $3.09B $47.0M $211.9M $211.9M β€” β€”

3. KALU Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KALU stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $116.28 (-2.96% 1D, market cap $1.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, KALU ranks #242 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KALU compare to PRLB and HLIO in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), KALU carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 13.1%, and ROIC of 7.9%. By comparison, PRLB (Proto Labs Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 87.4x, ROIC 3.5%, cap $1.86B) and HLIO (Helios Technologies Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 46.5x, ROIC 4.7%, cap $2.25B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KALU leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while KALU leads on capital efficiency (7.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KALU?

Per KALU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000811596), Kaiser Aluminum Corporation generated $3.37B in revenue (+11.5% YoY), $113.0M in net income, and $111.4M in free cash flow against $2.56B in total assets and $1.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KALU trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KALU last traded at $116.28 (-2.96% on volume of 459,265 shares), positioning the stock -21.35% below its 50-day simple moving average ($147.84) and -24.13% below its 200-day simple moving average ($153.27). Across its 52-week range of $87.89 to $199.89, KALU sits at the 25.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 37.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±9.7% ($105.00 to $127.56).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell KALU stock right now?

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell β€” SELL) with 50/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 17x P/E (8% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is KALU's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

KALU's 12-month base price target is $112.09 (range $87.43 to $209.88), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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KALU β€” Kaiser Aluminum Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:27:13Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KALU scores 50 out of 100, a letter grade of D, labeled "Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20 (ROIC 7.9%; FCF yield 5.69%), Whale 13F Flow 5/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 8/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 12/20 (Altman Z 2.7; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 1.28). For a prospective investor, the weakest pillars are institutional flow and macro/sector fit, which together suggest the rating's distribution warning is driven more by positioning and cyclicality than by balance-sheet distress. The strongest pillar, insider conviction, is the one signal in the rating that leans constructive. The rating frames the stock as a poor relative-value candidate today, not as a company in acute financial stress.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
119.83$1.96B17.316.1166.912.62%1.0$87.89 - $199.897.9%

Business

Per the profile, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, operating in the Metal Fabrications industry. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond this classification. Reported financials show a revenue base of $3373.0M for FY 2025, indicating a sizable manufacturing-scale operation.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$3373.0M$188.8M$113.0MN/A$111.4M$7.0M$1059.6M
FY 2024$3024.0M$112.2M$47.0MN/A$167.1M$18.4M$1041.6M
FY 2023$3087.0M$122.5M$47.0MN/A$211.9MN/AN/A

Per the market data, gross margin is 13.1%, operating margin 5.6%, and net margin 3.4%, with ROIC at 7.9%. Per the RQD pillars, the Altman Z-Score is 2.7 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, with Debt/Equity at 1.28. Reported free cash flow declined from $211.9M in FY 2023 to $111.4M in FY 2025 while debt rose from $1041.6M to $1059.6M over FY 2024–FY 2025, and year-end cash was $7.0M in FY 2025. Net income improved from $47.0M to $113.0M across the same period.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings reaction: A headline tagged RISK WATCH reports KALU missed Q3 earnings estimates (RED signal). A separate CATALYST headline references a J.P. Morgan upgrade following post-earnings weakness (GREEN signal).
  • Results coverage: A Stock Titan headline reports sales rose to $1.21 billion while net income fell to $31 million (YELLOW signal). This figure reflects a quarterly report and is not reconciled to the annual financials above.
  • Market wire: Multiple YELLOW-tagged items (Yahoo! Finance Canada, TradingView, MarketBeat) provide general market action and analyst-focus coverage without specific catalysts.
  • Butterfly graph: The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and end markets within Metal Fabrications?
  • What drove the decline in free cash flow from $211.9M (FY 2023) to $111.4M (FY 2025) despite higher net income?
  • What is the composition of the $1059.6M debt and its maturity profile, given $7.0M in year-end cash?
  • What were the EPS figures for each reported fiscal year, since the financials show EPS as N/A?
  • Which specific institutional, insider, and options flows underpin the whale and insider pillar scores?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KALU (D β€’ RQD 50/100) a Buy at $119.83?

Welcome to the KALU (Kaiser Aluminum Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 50/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Metal Fabrications. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $95.86 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $119.83

Pump the brakes on KALU β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KALU, but look at what you are paying: 17.3x trailing P/E with 13.1% gross margins. Unless Kaiser Aluminum Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $119.83

KALU cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KALU, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Metal Fabrications and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $119.83 (52-wk range $87.89 - $199.89), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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