Kennametal stock
KMTNYSEKennametal Inc., IndustrialsISIN US4891701009
65Score 65 out of 100, Neutral
Price and trend
29 / 100
Price history
−11% in one yearThe chart shows daily closes over 20 years, adjusted for stock splits and without dividends. Click into the chart to set a price alert at that price.
Below the 200-day line: the price is 28% below it.
Since August 2026 the 50-day line has been below the 200-day line; the trend has turned down.
Normal: the price is neither overheated nor sold off (RSI 31).
The price is 43% below its 52-week high. Largest decline in 20 years: 71% (December 2013 to March 2020).
Chart figures for advanced users
- SMA 50$29.79
- Average price of the last 50 trading days, shows the short-term trend.
- SMA 200$34.29
- Average price of the last 200 trading days, shows the long-term trend.
- RSI (14)31
- Relative strength over the last 14 days on a scale from 0 to 100. Above 70 the price counts as overheated, below 30 as sharply fallen.
- MACDbelow the signal line
- Compares a fast and a slow price average. Above its signal line momentum is rising, below it momentum is fading.
- Support$23.00
- The lowest closing price of the last twelve months.
- Resistance$43.27
- The highest closing price of the last twelve months.
Snapshot
Computed from the data by fixed rules, no AI
- Kennametal Inc. belongs to the Manufacturing (Tools & Accessories) industry (United States) and, with a market value of $1.89B, is number 13 of 15 companies in its industry on MEQIRI.
- In fiscal 2026 it reported revenue of $2.36B (up 19.8% year on year) and earnings of $342.39M (up 267.7%).
- For fiscal 2027, analysts expect on average revenue of $3.36B (up 42.7%) and adjusted earnings per share of $5.30 (up 16.7%).
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- MEQIRI Score 65 out of 100 (Neutral): rank 387 of 1023 in Industrials, median 61.
- The P/E is 3.3 (Manufacturing (Tools & Accessories) median 24, own median of recent years 16.7).
In plain words
The numbers on this page in plain words, written by an AI
Strengths
- Modestly valuedP/E 3.3, Manufacturing (Tools & Accessories) median 24, own median 16.7.Valuation 100
- Earnings per share growingUp 47.2% a year since 2021.Growth 59
- Reliable dividendNo dividend cut for 39 years.Capital allocation 79
Weaknesses
- Analysts expect falling earningsDown 40.7% a year through 2029 (estimates from 6 analysts).Growth 59
- Negative free cash flowFree cash flow −$287.48M over the last 12 months.
- Volatile share priceVolatility 46% a year over the last 12 months.
Its standout strengths are valuation and profitability, while technical analysis and momentum hold the score back.
Daily figure as of 12 Nov 2026
How the score is calculatedScore overview
Fundamentals are strong, with stable profits.
Score history
The full history of up to 20 years comes with MEQIRI Pro.
See plansCrash risk high
How well MEQIRI warnsOne of the 30% with the highest crash risk among smaller stocks.
From 2016 to 2025, 36 in 100 such stocks fell 30% or more within a year, against a group average of 23 in 100.
What drives the risk
- price far below its 52-week high
- weak momentum
Valuation
Valuation signal
UndervaluedA fair value is not meaningful here, so the signal follows the valuation grade.
Valuation metrics
The model puts the fair value at more than four times the share price. That says more about the assumptions than about the company, so a fair value is not meaningful here and the valuation relies on the P/E and the other metrics.
Calculate with your own assumptionsCompany performance
This shows several years of history with an automatic assessment.
Revenue
In the twelve months to 30 Sep 2026, revenue rose 32.5% on the twelve months before. Revenue has stayed largely stable since 2007.
Margins
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
In fiscal 2026: gross 41%, operating 20%, net 15%. Last 12 months: net 22%.
Debt & balance sheet
latest quarterThe balance sheet is solid, with moderate debt and comfortable interest coverage.
Earnings
- Next earnings
- 3 Feb 2027in 83 days
- Last reported
- 4 Nov 2026EPS reported $3.48 (expected $2.65)above expectations
Analyst estimates
Analysts have cut their 2028 earnings estimate by 3.6% since 15 Oct 2026. Falling estimates often precede bad news.
- Earnings per share
- $5.30+6.8%
- Revenue
- $3.36B−0.5%
- Earnings per share
- $2.25−3.6%
- Revenue
- $3.39B−2.6%
MEQIRI has stored the estimates since 15 Oct 2026. Until 30 days are available, the card shows the change since that day. Mean estimate according to Financial Modeling Prep. No price target and no recommendation.
Company outlook confirmed
Share price after the results: −6.1%First fiscal 2027 outlook with no comparison: sales in all end markets are expected to rise by high double digits.
“At the midpoint at constant currency and including price, we expect all end markets to increase high double digits year-over-year.”The outlook is not part of the score and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
From the earnings call on 5 Aug 2026 (fiscal Q4 2026), read by AI.
Insiders
Open-market purchases and sales by executives, board members and major holders
3 insiders bought on the open market in the last 6 months, $567,118 in total. 4 insiders sold, $2.49M in total.
Sales say less than purchases: many insiders sell on a fixed plan, for taxes or to diversify.
- Watson Patrick SPurchase
6 Nov 2026, Vice President and CFO
- Shares
- 2,000
- Price
- $23.50
- Value
- $47,000
- Chowbey SanjayPurchase
5 Nov 2026, President and CEO
- Shares
- 7,000
- Price
- $23.62
- Value
- $165,368
- Chowbey SanjayPurchase
10 Sept 2026, President and CEO
- Shares
- 7,000
- Price
- $29.10
- Value
- $203,700
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- Bacchus Judith LSale
8 Sept 2026, Vice President
- Shares
- 9,676
- Price
- $30.29
- Value
- $293,115
- Harshman Richard JPurchase
4 Sept 2026, Board
- Shares
- 5,000
- Price
- $30.21
- Value
- $151,050
- Keating Michelle RSale
4 Sept 2026, Vice President
- Shares
- 20,000
- Price
- $30.54
- Value
- $610,720
- Bacchus Judith LSale
15 Jun 2026, Vice President
- Shares
- 5,488
- Price
- $35.94
- Value
- $197,239
- Patel Sagar ASale
8 Jun 2026, Board
- Shares
- 29,498.61
- Price
- $33.50
- Value
- $988,203
- Reilly Carlonda R.Sale
2 Jun 2026, Vice President
- Shares
- 12,013
- Price
- $33.12
- Value
- $397,907
Source: Form 4 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholdings are hidden. Not a recommendation to buy.
What happened at Kennametal
The key events of the last six months from our own data. A click takes you to the matching card.
Sector comparison
1023 rated companies in Industrials
- This company
- 65
- Sector median
- 61
Categories against the sector median
The median is the middle value: half of the companies in the sector lie above it, half below. Categories with too few comparable companies are left out.
Competitors in Manufacturing (Tools & Accessories)
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ETFs that hold Kennametal
Held by 11 ETFs on Xetra. Shown per index: the ETF with the largest weight.
| ETF | Weight | Cost | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P SmallCap 600 UCITS ETFIUS3 | 0.11% | 0.30% | €2.28B |
| iShares MSCI World Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFCBUG | 0.09% | 0.35% | €434.1M |
| L&G Russell 2000 US Small Cap Quality UCITS ETFETLZ | 0.07% | 0.30% | €185.82M |
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| Xtrackers Russell 2000 UCITS ETF 1CXRS2 | 0.06% | 0.30% | €2.17B |
| State Street SPDR Russell 2000 U.S. Small Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)ZPRR | 0.06% | 0.30% | €4.22B |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted UCITS ETFZPRV | 0.03% | 0.30% | €944.34M |
| iShares MSCI USA Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFSXRG | 0.02% | 0.43% | €2.48B |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)ZPRS | 0.02% | 0.45% | €1.53B |
Holdings as reported by the funds via FMP, excluding swap ETFs (their holdings are only collateral).
Data status and sources
- Score
- Daily value of 12 Nov 2026, recalculated nightly
- Price
- Closing price of 11 Nov 2026
- Latest annual report
- Fiscal year 2026, period end 30 Jun 2026
- Source
- Financial statements, ratios and prices from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), based on the company's reports. MEQIRI calculates the score and fair value from them.
Mandatory disclosures for this rating
- ; time horizon around 12 months
- Rated Neutral, published since 7 Nov 2026 (in the score history since 9 Oct 2026)
- Valuation signal Undervalued since 7 Nov 2026
- End-of-day prices, metrics cached for up to 24 hours
- Score and fair value are estimates from a disclosed model. They are not facts and not a price target.
- Produced by SSM Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt), responsible person Sven Brostmeyer, Managing Director, automatically according to the disclosed model.
- Not investment advice. Losses up to and including a total loss are possible. Personal circumstances are not considered.