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Kennametal Inc (KMT)

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$22.96
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Profit since last BUY5.9%
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06/30/2025: KMT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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9 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $22.19

1 Year Target Price $22.19

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$22.19Target price
Low$17.14
Current$22.96
high$31.38

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -21.1%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.75B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.64
1Y Target Price 22.19
Price to earnings Ratio 16.64
1Y Target Price 22.19
Volume (30-day avg) 9
Beta 1.39
52 Weeks Range 17.14 - 31.38
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 17.14 - 31.38
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.48%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.38

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin 5.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.26%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.59%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.81%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.64
Forward PE 17.64
Enterprise Value 2308451636
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value 2308451636
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.26
Shares Outstanding 76233600
Shares Floating 75234904
Shares Outstanding 76233600
Shares Floating 75234904
Percent Insiders 1.29
Percent Institutions 107.99

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 22.19
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Hold 5
Sell 3
Strong Sell 1
Strong Sell 1

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Kennametal Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Kennametal Inc. was founded in 1938 by Philip M. McKenna. Initially focused on tungsten carbide compositions, the company has grown to become a leading global supplier of tooling and industrial materials. Significant milestones include global expansion, strategic acquisitions, and the development of advanced materials solutions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Metal Cutting: Provides tooling systems, engineered components, and services for metal cutting applications in industries such as aerospace, energy, and transportation.
  • Infrastructure: Offers products and services for the earthworks, energy, and infrastructure industries, including wear solutions, cutting tools, and engineered components.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO is Sanjay Chowbey. Kennametal operates with a global structure, organized around its two core business segments. It also has shared service functions like finance, HR, and IT.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Metal Cutting Tools: Includes turning, milling, and drilling tools. Competitors include Sandvik and Walter AG. Market share data specific to just this product is difficult to obtain due to Kennametal's broad product portfolio, but they are a significant player globally in cutting tools.
  • Wear Solutions: Provides wear-resistant components for industries such as mining and construction. Competitors include ESCO Corporation and Weir Group. Market share data is not publicly available for this specific product group but it constitutes a significant share of infrastructure segment revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The tooling and industrial materials industry is influenced by factors such as global economic growth, infrastructure development, and technological advancements. Demand for high-performance materials and precision tooling is increasing.

Positioning

Kennametal is a well-established player with a strong brand reputation. Their competitive advantage lies in their materials science expertise and broad product portfolio.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for cutting tools and wear-resistant materials is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars globally. Kennametal is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its established distribution channels and product innovation.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong Brand Recognition
  • Extensive Product Portfolio
  • Global Distribution Network
  • Materials Science Expertise

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to Cyclical Industries
  • High Debt Levels
  • Operational inefficiencies
  • Reliance on Commodity Prices

Opportunities

  • Growth in Emerging Markets
  • Increased Demand for Advanced Materials
  • Expansion of Digital Solutions
  • Infrastructure Spending Worldwide

Threats

  • Economic Downturns
  • Competition from Low-Cost Producers
  • Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
  • Disruptive Technologies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SAND
  • SMI
  • ATI

Competitive Landscape

Kennametal faces strong competition from larger, more diversified players. Its strengths lie in its product breadth and application expertise.

Major Acquisitions

Widia

  • Year: 2002
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 487
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Kennametal's presence in the metal cutting market and added complementary product lines.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, influenced by global economic cycles.

Future Projections: Analysts project modest revenue growth in the coming years, driven by infrastructure spending and increased demand for advanced materials.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost reduction programs, investments in digital solutions, and expansion into new markets.

Summary

Kennametal is a long-standing industrial company with a solid position in its core markets. However, its financial performance is cyclical and debt levels are somewhat elevated. The company needs to focus on streamlining operations and capitalizing on growth opportunities in emerging markets. A cost-cutting initiative could improve future outlook.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on available data and assumptions. Actual results may vary. This is not financial advice.

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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 8400
Full time employees 8400

Kennametal Inc. engages in development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials and solutions for use in metal cutting and extreme wear applications to enable customers work against corrosion and high temperatures conditions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. The Metal Cutting segment offers standard and custom products, including milling, hole making, turning, threading and toolmaking systems, and services, as well as specialized wear components and metallurgical powders for manufacturers engaged in various industries, such as the manufacturers of transportation vehicles and components, machine tools, and light and heavy machinery; airframes, aero engines, trucks and automobiles, ships, and various types of industrial equipment; and energy-related components for the oil and gas industry, as well as power generation. The segment provides its products under the Kennametal, WIDIA, WIDIA Hanita, and WIDIA GTD brands through its direct sales force, a network of independent and national distributors, and integrated suppliers, as well as digital channels. The Infrastructure segment produces 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; 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. This segment offers its products primarily under the Kennametal brand through direct sales force and distributors. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.