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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$119.83 -0.84% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.96B

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KALU)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.2%

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KALU Smart-Money Thermometer: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION

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KALU // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -29.69%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $116.1H $119.8L $114.0C $119.8VOL 459.2K

RES: $206.1SUP: $101.1SMA50: $148.5SMA200: $153.3

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

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10.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

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

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Industrials Rank #132 of 485 ⚔️ PRLB vs KALU Full Matrix →

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 #132 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) 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. KALU currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
KALU ACTIVE Kaiser Aluminum Corporation	C	63/100	17.3x	13.1%	7.9%	-0.84%	$1.96B	Benchmark Subject
PRLB Proto Labs Inc.	D	48/100	87.4x	44.5%	3.5%	-14.60%	$1.86B	/prlb-vs-kalu →
HLIO Helios Technologies Inc.	C-	60/100	46.5x	32.3%	4.7%	+0.90%	$2.25B	/hlio-vs-kalu →
RYZ Ryerson Holding Corporation	D+	54/100	—	17.1%	-3.4%	+4.48%	$1.60B	/ryz-vs-kalu →
TSAT Telesat Corporation and Class B Variable Voting Shares (Class A)	D	48/100	—	—	—	-6.65%	$1.54B	/tsat-vs-kalu →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • 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	—	—

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 2026-11-01, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $119.83 (-0.84% 1D, market cap $1.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, KALU ranks #132 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 C (63/100 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 (48/100 RQD, P/E 87.4x, ROIC 3.5%, cap $1.86B) and HLIO (Helios Technologies Inc.) posts a C- grade (60/100 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: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. 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 $119.83 (-0.84% on volume of 495,391 shares), positioning the stock -19.32% below its 50-day simple moving average ($148.52) and -21.85% below its 200-day simple moving average ($153.33). Across its 52-week range of $88.00 to $199.89, KALU sits at the 28.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 33.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.2% ($107.61 to $132.05).

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Are KALU insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies KALU leadership and institutional positioning as: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION.

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