Kennametal Inc. (KMT)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kennametal Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has returned 27.80% so far this year and 75.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KMT has returned 7.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, KMT's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 1999 with a return of +50.3%, while the worst month was Dec 2015 at -34.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, KMT closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 21, 1999 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 15, 2015 at -19.0%.

Kennametal Inc. has an annualized alpha of 1.75%, beta of 1.14, and R² of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 1987.

• This stock participated in 143.29% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 142.33% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

KMT ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kennametal Inc. (KMT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Kennametal Inc. provided a 2.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 37 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kennametal Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kennametal Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kennametal Inc. was 70.10%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 542 trading sessions.

The current Kennametal Inc. drawdown is 13.52%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kennametal Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kennametal Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.