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Kennametal Inc (KMT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: KMT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
9 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $21.06
1 Year Target Price $21.06
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -29.15% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.60B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.52 | 1Y Target Price 21.06 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.52 | 1Y Target Price 21.06 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9 | Beta 1.43 | 52 Weeks Range 16.97 - 31.08 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.97 - 31.08 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.77% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.2 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-06 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.39 | Actual 0.34 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.74% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.16% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.88% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.55% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.52 | Forward PE 16.26 | Enterprise Value 2114477432 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81 |
Enterprise Value 2114477432 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.08 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.21 | Shares Outstanding 76021600 | Shares Floating 74943591 |
Shares Outstanding 76021600 | Shares Floating 74943591 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.4 | Percent Institutions 107.6 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kennametal Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Kennametal Inc. was founded in 1938 by Philip M. McKenna. Initially focused on developing cemented carbides for cutting tools, the company has evolved into a global leader in tooling and industrial materials.
Core Business Areas
- Metal Cutting: Provides tooling, engineered components, and services for metal cutting applications, serving industries such as aerospace, energy, and transportation.
- Infrastructure: Offers products and services for earth cutting, construction, and wear protection in industries like energy, earthworks, and road construction.
Leadership and Structure
Kennametal is led by CEO Christopher Rossi. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, dividing operations into segments aligned with its core business areas.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Metal Cutting Tools: Kennametal's metal cutting tools include indexable inserts, solid end mills, and tool holders used in machining processes. Competitors include Sandvik, Seco Tools, and Walter. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint but estimate it to be around 25% globally amongst competitors.
- Road Construction Tools: Kennametal manufactures cutting tools used in road milling and soil stabilization. Competitors include Wirtgen Group and Caterpillar. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint but estimate it to be around 20% globally amongst competitors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The tooling and industrial materials market is driven by global manufacturing activity, infrastructure development, and technological advancements in materials science.
Positioning
Kennametal holds a leading position in the market due to its wide product portfolio, engineering expertise, and global presence. Competitive advantages include its strong brand reputation and established customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Kennametal is positioned to capture a significant share through product innovation and market expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Global presence
- Broad product portfolio
- Engineering expertise
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- High operating costs
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Inconsistent Profitability
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Adoption of advanced materials
- Increasing demand for customized tooling solutions
- Expansion into new industries.
Threats
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Disruptive technologies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SAND
- SECO.ST
- WALTER AG
Competitive Landscape
Kennametal's advantages include its broad product portfolio and established customer base. Disadvantages may include higher operating costs compared to some competitors. Seco and Sandvik tend to be much larger.
Major Acquisitions
ATI Firth Rixson
- Year: 2011
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 605
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Kennametal's presence in the aerospace market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth would need to be sourced from latest filings. This is difficult to populate dynamically.
Future Projections: Future projections would need to be sourced from analyst estimates. This is difficult to populate dynamically.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives would need to be sourced from latest filings. This is difficult to populate dynamically.
Summary
Kennametal is a well-established company with a strong global presence in the tooling and industrial materials market. Its diverse product portfolio and engineering expertise are strengths. However, it faces challenges from cyclical industries and intense competition. Strategic initiatives focused on growth markets and advanced materials can drive future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Kennametal Inc. Investor Relations
- Industry Reports
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data and estimates are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Kennametal Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Pittsburgh, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Sanjay K. Chowbey | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Tools & Accessories | Full time employees 8100 | Website https://www.kennametal.com |
Full time employees 8100 | Website https://www.kennametal.com | ||
Kennametal Inc. engages in development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and hard materials and solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. The Metal Cutting segment offers milling, hole making, turning, threading, and toolmaking systems used in the manufacture of airframes, aero engines, trucks and automobiles, ships, and various types of industrial equipment under the Kennametal, WIDIA, WIDIA Hanita, and WIDIA GTD brands through its direct sales force, a network of independent and national distributors, integrated supplier channels, and digitally. Its Infrastructure segment produces engineered tungsten carbide and ceramic components, earth-cutting tools, and metallurgical powders, such as compacts, nozzles, frac seats, and custom components used in oil and gas and petrochemical industries; rod blanks and abrasive water jet nozzles for general industries; earth cutting tools and systems used in underground mining, trenching and foundation drilling, and road milling; tungsten carbide powders for the oil and gas, aerospace, and process industries; high temperature critical wear components, tungsten penetrators, and armor solutions for aerospace and defense; and ceramics used by the packaging industry for metallization of films and papers under the Kennametal brand through a direct sales force and distributors. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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