KALU Kaiser Aluminum PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Kaiser Aluminum stock stands at 18.82 as of Aug 12, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.97 and the stock price of $74.72 per share. A decrease of 7% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 20.3 of the past four quarters.
KALU PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Kaiser Aluminum has been 44.58. The current 18.82 price-to-earnings ratio is 58% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KALU's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2021 quarter at 425, with a price of $110.5 and an EPS of $0.26. The Mar 2017 quarter saw the lowest point at 13.9, with a price of $79.9 and an EPS of $5.75.
Kaiser Aluminum PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 592.33% in 2010
Maximum annual decrease: -60.47% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.15 | 0.08% | $70.27 | $2.91 |
| 2023 | 24.13 | N/A | $71.19 | $2.95 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $75.96 | -$1.86 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $93.94 | -$1.17 |
| 2020 | 54.34 | 90.13% | $98.9 | $1.82 |
| 2019 | 28.58 | 76.97% | $110.89 | $3.88 |
| 2018 | 16.15 | -59.65% | $89.29 | $5.53 |
| 2017 | 40.02 | 165.21% | $106.85 | $2.67 |
| 2016 | 15.09 | N/A | $77.69 | $5.15 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $83.66 | -$13.76 |
| 2014 | 17.77 | 40.7% | $71.43 | $4.02 |
| 2013 | 12.63 | -8.08% | $70.24 | $5.56 |
| 2012 | 13.74 | -60.47% | $61.69 | $4.49 |
| 2011 | 34.76 | -57.67% | $45.88 | $1.32 |
| 2010 | 82.11 | 592.33% | $50.09 | $0.61 |
Kaiser Aluminum PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 20.13 | 23.19% | $79.9 | $3.97 |
| Mar 2025 | 16.34 | -32.34% | $60.62 | $3.71 |
| Dec 2024 | 24.15 | 17.58% | $70.27 | $2.91 |
| Sep 2024 | 20.54 | -27.09% | $72.52 | $3.53 |
| Jun 2024 | 28.17 | -2.9% | $87.9 | $3.12 |
| Mar 2024 | 29.01 | 20.22% | $89.36 | $3.08 |
| Dec 2023 | 24.13 | -73.71% | $71.19 | $2.95 |
| Sep 2023 | 91.78 | -18.01% | $75.26 | $0.82 |
| Jun 2023 | 111.94 | N/A | $71.64 | $0.64 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $74.63 | -$1.37 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $75.96 | -$1.86 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $61.35 | -$0.09 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $79.09 | -$0.39 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $94.16 | -$0.94 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $93.94 | -$1.17 |
KALU Price vs fair value
KALU average PE ratio chart
Currently, KALU's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KALU PE vs peers
KALU's PE ratio is less than its peer stock CENX, but it is above AA's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AA Alcoa Corp | 7.69 | $8.12B |
| KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp | 18.82 | $1.21B |
| CENX Century Aluminum Co | 19.71 | $2.19B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaiser Aluminum's PE ratio?
As of Aug 12, 2025, KALU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 18.82.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for KALU stock is 40.69.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for KALU stock is 76.04.
What is the highest PE ratio for KALU?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 425 in the Mar 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KALU compare to its historical average?
KALU's current price to earnings ratio is 58% below its 10-year historical average.
How is KALU's PE ratio calculated (Kaiser Aluminum PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Aug 12, 2025), Kaiser Aluminum's share price is $74.72. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $3.97. Therefore, Kaiser Aluminum's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.82. PE RATIO(18.82) = STOCK PRICE($74.72) / TTM EPS($3.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.