How does KAMN's PS Ratio compare to its peers?

KAMN is expensive based on its Price-To-Sales Ratio (1.7x) compared to the peer average (1.6x).

How does KAMN's PS Ratio compare vs other companies in the US Aerospace & Defense Industry?

KAMN is good value based on its Price-To-Sales Ratio (1.7x) compared to the US Aerospace & Defense industry average (2.2x).

What is KAMN's PS Ratio compared to its Fair PS Ratio? This is the expected PS Ratio taking into account the company's forecast earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.

KAMN is expensive based on its Price-To-Sales Ratio (1.7x) compared to the estimated Fair Price-To-Sales Ratio (1.3x).

What is the Fair Price of KAMN when looking at its future cash flows? For this estimate we use a Discounted Cash Flow model.

KAMN ($45.99) is trading below our estimate of [[fair value]] ($85.5)

What is the analyst 12-month forecast and do we have any statistical confidence in the consensus price target?

Target price is less than 20% higher than the current share price.

Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) - Stock Price, News & Analysis

KAMN Stock Overview

Kaman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. More details

KAMN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation	3/6
Future Growth	3/6
Past Performance	1/6
Financial Health	1/6
Dividends	4/6

Rewards

Trading at 46.2% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 75.25% per year

Became profitable this year

Risk Analysis

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings

Highly volatile share price over the past 3 months

Dividend of 1.74% is not well covered by earnings

Large one-off items impacting financial results

Kaman Corporation Competitors

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US$1.3b

Triumph Group

NYSE:TGI

US$1.4b

Ducommun

NYSE:DCO

US$980.2m

Mercury Systems

NasdaqGS:MRCY

US$2.3b

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Kaman
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price	US$45.99
52 Week High	US$46.00
52 Week Low	US$18.06
Beta	1.19
11 Month Change	0.31%
3 Month Change	2.09%
1 Year Change	105.68%
33 Year Change	-10.61%
5 Year Change	-24.89%
Change since IPO	398.87%

Kaman Aerospace: Why The Take Over Is The Best Thing That Could Happen

Jan 26

There's Reason For Concern Over Kaman Corporation's (NYSE:KAMN) Massive 88% Price Jump

Jan 22

Recent updates

Kaman Aerospace: Why The Take Over Is The Best Thing That Could Happen

Jan 26

There's Reason For Concern Over Kaman Corporation's (NYSE:KAMN) Massive 88% Price Jump

Jan 22

Does This Valuation Of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Aug 11

Is Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) A Risky Investment?

Jun 15

Kaman: Buying Quality Parker Assets

May 27

Should You Investigate Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) At US$44.08?

Apr 20

An Intrinsic Calculation For Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) Suggests It's 24% Undervalued

Jan 24

Why Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) Could Be Worth Watching

Dec 28

Here's Why Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Nov 05

Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Has Announced A Dividend Of US$0.20

Sep 09

Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Will Pay A Dividend Of US$0.20

Aug 07

Is Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) Potentially Undervalued?

Aug 05

Shareholder Returns

	KAMN	US Aerospace & Defense	US Market
7D	0.3%	-5.0%	-2.1%
1Y	105.7%	38.1%	29.7%

Return vs Industry: KAMN exceeded the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 14.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: KAMN exceeded the US Market which returned 20.5% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is KAMN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
KAMN volatility
KAMN Average Weekly Movement	28.4%
Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement	6.8%
Market Average Movement	6.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market	15.6%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market	3.1%

Stable Share Price: KAMN's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: KAMN's weekly volatility has increased from 15% to 28% over the past year.

About the Company

Founded	Employees	CEO	Website
1945	3,031	Ian Walsh	www.kaman.com

Kaman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. The company operates through three segments: Engineered Products, Precision Products, and Structures. The Engineered Products segment produces and markets aircraft bearings and components; super precision; miniature ball bearings; and spring energized seals, springs, and contacts, as well as wheels, brakes, and related hydraulic components for helicopters and fixed-wing, and UAV aircraft.

Kaman Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Kaman's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
KAMN fundamental statistics
Market cap	US$1.30b
Earnings (TTM)	US$7.95m
Revenue (TTM)	US$775.85m

164.0x

P/E Ratio

1.7x

P/S Ratio

Is KAMN overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
KAMN income statement (TTM)
Revenue	US$775.85m
Cost of Revenue	US$504.65m
Gross Profit	US$271.21m
Other Expenses	US$263.26m
Earnings	US$7.95m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)	0.28
Gross Margin	34.96%
Net Profit Margin	1.02%
Debt/Equity Ratio	80.8%

How did KAMN perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.7%

Current Dividend Yield

284%

Payout Ratio

KAMN Stock Overview

Rewards

Risk Analysis

Kaman Corporation Competitors

NYSE:CDRE

US$1.3b

NYSE:TGI

US$1.4b

NYSE:DCO

US$980.2m

NasdaqGS:MRCY

US$2.3b

Price History & Performance

Recent News & Updates

Kaman Files Form 15

Arcline Investment Management LP completed the acquisition of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN).

Kaman Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on April 11, 2024

Kaman Aerospace: Why The Take Over Is The Best Thing That Could Happen

Price target increased by 39% to US$46.00

There's Reason For Concern Over Kaman Corporation's (NYSE:KAMN) Massive 88% Price Jump

Recent updates

Kaman Files Form 15

Arcline Investment Management LP completed the acquisition of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN).

Kaman Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on April 11, 2024

Kaman Aerospace: Why The Take Over Is The Best Thing That Could Happen

Price target increased by 39% to US$46.00

There's Reason For Concern Over Kaman Corporation's (NYSE:KAMN) Massive 88% Price Jump

New major risk - Share price stability

Kaman: Why The Acquisition Must Go Through

Arcline Investment Management LP entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) for $1.3 billion.

Now 21% undervalued

Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20

Upcoming dividend of US$0.20 per share at 3.5% yield

Insufficient new directors

Kaman Corporation Declares Dividend, Payable on January 11, 2024

Price target decreased by 9.1% to US$30.00

Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Kaman Corporation Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023

Kaman Stock Held Back By The Weight Of Debt

Kaman Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 01, 2023

Upcoming dividend of US$0.20 per share at 3.9% yield

Kaman's (NYSE:KAMN) Dividend Will Be $0.20

Kaman Corporation Announces Chief Financial Officer Changes

Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Kaman Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on October 12, 2023

Kaman's Q2 Earnings: Navigating Turbulence

Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Kaman Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 02, 2023

Is Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) Trading At A 46% Discount?

Kaman Corporation(NYSE:KAMN) dropped from Russell 2000 Value-Defensive Index

Kaman Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on July 13, 2023

Kaman Corporation: A High-Risk/High-Reward Turnaround Play

Kaman Corporation Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023

First quarter 2023 earnings released: US$0.001 loss per share (vs US$0.14 profit in 1Q 2022)

Upcoming dividend of US$0.20 per share at 3.4% yield

Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20

Kaman declares $0.20 dividend

Kaman Corporation to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 23, 2023

Kaman Corporation Announces Management Changes, Effective January 27, 2023

Kaman Corporation Announces Permanent Closure of Orlando, Florida, Manufacturing Facility

Consensus forecasts updated

Kaman's (NYSE:KAMN) Dividend Will Be $0.20

Price target decreased to US$38.50

Kaman Corporation Declares Dividend, Payable on January 12, 2023

Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week

Third quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Kaman Corporation Provides Sales Guidance for the Full Year of 2022

Kaman Corporation to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 01, 2022

We Think Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Kaman unit receives purchase agreement for helicopter

Kaman division to build logistics UAS prototype for US Marine Corps

Kaman: Failing To Take-Off

Upcoming dividend of US$0.20 per share

Should You Investigate Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) At US$31.72?

Kaman unit gets $38M award from Boeing for SLAM-ER program

Does This Valuation Of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Second quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Kaman Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on October 13, 2022

Kaman Corporation to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 04, 2022

Kaman Corporation Appoints Carroll K. Lane as Senior Vice President and President of Its Air Vehicles and Precision Products Divisions