Kennametal Inc. (KMT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $25.36 per share. At $30.79 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 21% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue shrank 0.7% a year to $2.0B, with an average return on invested capital of 6.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$25.36
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$30.79
Price vs Graham value
21% above
Market cap
$2.4B
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.0B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
-0.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
6.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$119.4M

KMT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.0B $93.1M $1.20 $119.4M 7.3% 6.1%
FY2024 $2.0B $109.3M $1.37 $169.5M 8.3% 7.6%
FY2023 $2.1B $118.5M $1.46 $163.6M 9.3% 8.3%
FY2022 $2.0B $144.6M $1.72 $84.5M 10.8% 8.9%
FY2021 $1.8B $54.4M $0.65 $108.4M 5.5% 6.1%
FY2020 $1.9B -$5.7M -$0.07 -$20.4M 1.2% 0.7%
FY2019 $2.4B $241.9M $2.90 $88.2M 13.8% 15.4%
FY2018 $2.4B $200.2M $2.42 $106.3M 13.0% 14.4%
FY2017 $2.1B $49.1M $0.61 $74.2M 5.5% 4.6%
FY2016 $2.1B -$226.0M -$2.83 $108.6M -8.3% -11.6%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

KENNAMETAL INC is facing top-line stagnation, with revenue contracting over the decade.

KENNAMETAL INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 6.1% ROIC.

KENNAMETAL INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, KENNAMETAL INC is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $25.36 per share.

KMT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Kennametal Inc. (KMT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, KMT's intrinsic value is about $25.36 per share.

Is KMT stock undervalued?

At $30.79 (close on Oct 17, 2026), KMT trades 21% above its Graham value of $25.36. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Kennametal Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $2.1B in fiscal 2016 to $2.0B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of -0.7%. Net income was $93.1M in fiscal 2025.

Does Kennametal Inc. generate free cash flow?

Kennametal Inc. generated $119.4M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is KMT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 6.1%, and average return on equity was 5.9%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this KMT data come from?

From Kennametal Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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