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Kennametal Inc (KMT)

Kennametal Inc (KMT) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$27.9
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12/03/2025: KMT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

9 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $25.25

1 Year Target Price $25.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$25.25 Target price
52w Low $16.84
Current$27.9
52w High $28.43

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -12.2%
Avg. Invested days 31
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.13B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.06
1Y Target Price 25.25
Price to earnings Ratio 23.06
1Y Target Price 25.25
Volume (30-day avg) 9
Beta 1.5
52 Weeks Range 16.84 - 28.43
Updated Date 12/3/2025
52 Weeks Range 16.84 - 28.43
Updated Date 12/3/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.89%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.21

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 2025-11-05
When Before Market
Estimate 0.24
Actual 0.34

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.88%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.97%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.56%

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.06
Forward PE 20.04
Enterprise Value 2590372504
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.07
Enterprise Value 2590372504
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.32
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.83
Shares Outstanding 76021577
Shares Floating 74965436
Shares Outstanding 76021577
Shares Floating 74965436
Percent Insiders 0.86
Percent Institutions 107.43

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Kennametal Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Kennametal Inc. was founded in 1938 by Philip M. McKenna in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It pioneered cemented tungsten carbide compositions, initially serving the steel industry. Over time, Kennametal expanded its product lines and global presence through acquisitions and organic growth.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Metal Cutting: Provides tooling, systems, and services for metal cutting applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy.
  • Infrastructure: Offers products and solutions for construction, earthworks, and mining applications, including wear components, drilling tools, and road maintenance solutions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team is headed by Christopher Rossi (President and CEO). The organizational structure is based on a global matrix model, with regional and functional responsibilities.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Metal Cutting Tools: Includes cutting tools, toolholders, and tooling systems. Kennametal holds a significant market share in specific segments of the metal cutting tools market, competing with companies like Sandvik and Mitsubishi Materials. Hard to quantify exact market share without in-depth analysis. Competitors include Sandvik (SAND.ST), Mitsubishi Materials (5711.T), and Iscar.
  • Road Milling Tools: Tools used in road construction and maintenance, capturing a significant market share. Competitors include Wirtgen Group and Caterpillar (CAT). Exact market share data is proprietary.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries Kennametal serves are cyclical, influenced by economic conditions, infrastructure spending, and manufacturing activity.

Positioning

Kennametal is a leading player in the tooling and wear solutions markets, with a strong brand reputation and technological expertise. They differentiate through innovation and application engineering.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global tooling market is estimated to be around $50-60 billion. Kennametal captures a portion of this, positioned to benefit from growth in manufacturing and infrastructure.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Global presence
  • Technological expertise
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Established customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to cyclical industries
  • High debt levels
  • Operational inefficiencies
  • Dependence on raw materials

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Increasing demand for advanced materials
  • Expansion into new applications
  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Digitalization of manufacturing

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Intense competition
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices
  • Technological disruptions
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SAND.ST
  • CAT
  • MMC

Competitive Landscape

Kennametal is competitive due to its diverse product offerings, but faces intense competition from larger, more diversified players like Sandvik. Focus on value-added solutions and customer service is critical.

Major Acquisitions

ATI Tungsten Materials

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 605
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthened Kennametal's tungsten carbide powder supply chain.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Kennametal's growth has been a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions. It has experienced periods of high growth followed by cyclical downturns.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate growth for Kennametal, driven by infrastructure spending and manufacturing activity. These estimates are subject to change based on market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on digital solutions, streamlining operations, and expanding into high-growth markets.

Summary

Kennametal is a prominent player in the tooling and wear solutions market, benefiting from a strong brand and diverse product line. Its exposure to cyclical industries makes it vulnerable to economic downturns. Recent initiatives focusing on digitalization and operational efficiencies are positives. The company needs to continue innovating and managing its debt levels effectively to maintain its competitive edge.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

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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
Full time employees 8100

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.