KALU Kaiser Aluminum PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Kaiser Aluminum stock stands at 24.69 as of Jan 21, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.94 and the stock price of $72.6 per share. A decrease of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 27.3 of the past four quarters.
KALU PE ratio history
Over the last nine years, the average PE ratio of Kaiser Aluminum has been 47.56. The current 24.69 price-to-earnings ratio is 48% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last nine 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: 165.21% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -59.65% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.13 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 54.34 | 90.13% |
| 2019 | 28.58 | 76.97% |
| 2018 | 16.15 | -59.65% |
| 2017 | 40.02 | 165.21% |
| 2016 | 15.09 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 17.77 | 40.7% |
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 above its peer stock CENX.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CENX Century Aluminum Co | 6.12 | $1.87B |
| KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp | 24.54 | $1.16B |
| AA Alcoa Corp | N/A | $10.13B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaiser Aluminum's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, KALU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 24.69.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for KALU stock is 52.16.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for KALU stock is 82.53.
What is the highest PE ratio for KALU?
Over the last nine 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 48% below its 9-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 (Jan 21, 2025), Kaiser Aluminum's share price is $72.6. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.94. Therefore, Kaiser Aluminum's price to earnings ratio for today is 24.69. PE RATIO(24.69) = STOCK PRICE($72.6) / TTM EPS($2.94)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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