ThesisKennametal: the setup is constructive — Aerospace production rates (Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320 build schedules) - aerospace represents 15-20% of Metal Cutting…
value - Current valuation (1.5x P/S, 12.1x EV/EBITDA) and recent 73% one-year return suggest stock has re-rated from cyclical trough.
moderate - Higher interest rates reduce customer capex spending on machine tools and mining equipment (deferred purchases)…
Watch on earnings: US Industrial Production Index (INDPRO) - leading indicator for Metal Cutting segment demand, Global manufacturing PMI (ISM Manufacturing Index) - signals turning points in tool consumption rates, Boeing and Airbus monthly production and delivery data - drives aerospace tooling revenue.
One Sentence Summary:
The bull case is simple: analysts see revenue climbing from $3.4B to $3.5B as aerospace production rates (boeing 737 max, airbus a320 build schedules) - aerospace represents 15-20% of metal cutting.
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