Logo image of KAI

KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KAI - US48282T1043 - Common Stock

278.12 USD
+0.33 (+0.12%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:42:42 PM
278.12 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:42:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall KAI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KAI against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KAI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KAI is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

7

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KAI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KAI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KAI has been profitable.
KAI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KAI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKAI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KAI (7.13%) is better than 72.31% of its industry peers.
KAI has a Return On Equity of 11.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: KAI outperforms 68.46% of its industry peers.
KAI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KAI outperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KAI is in line with the industry average of 10.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 11.43%
ROIC 9.36%
ROA(3y)9.4%
ROA(5y)8.31%
ROE(3y)15.56%
ROE(5y)14.54%
ROIC(3y)11.74%
ROIC(5y)10.56%
KAI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKAI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KAI has a Profit Margin of 10.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: KAI outperforms 74.62% of its industry peers.
KAI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.97%, KAI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KAI has grown nicely.
KAI has a better Gross Margin (44.98%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KAI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.97%
PM (TTM) 10.33%
GM 44.98%
OM growth 3Y2.61%
OM growth 5Y5.09%
PM growth 3Y-0.26%
PM growth 5Y7.46%
GM growth 3Y1.05%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
KAI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKAI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

7

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KAI is still creating some value.
KAI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KAI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KAI is higher compared to a year ago.
KAI Yearly Shares OutstandingKAI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
KAI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKAI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.65 indicates that KAI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.65, KAI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KAI is 1.66, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KAI, only 1.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.66, KAI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that KAI is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, KAI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.66
Altman-Z 5.65
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC9.44%
KAI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKAI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

KAI has a Current Ratio of 2.38. This indicates that KAI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KAI has a Current ratio (2.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
KAI has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that KAI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KAI has a better Quick ratio (1.53) than 64.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.53
KAI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKAI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

3

3. Growth

3.1 Past

KAI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.71%.
Measured over the past years, KAI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.78% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KAI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.96% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.71%
EPS 3Y10.02%
EPS 5Y13.78%
EPS Q2Q%-8.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.96%
Revenue growth 3Y10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.02% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.68%
EPS Next 2Y0.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.32%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KAI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKAI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
KAI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKAI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

3

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

KAI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.07.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KAI is on the same level as its industry peers.
KAI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KAI.
KAI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KAI is more expensive than 62.31% of the companies in the same industry.
KAI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.07
Fwd PE 26.63
KAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

KAI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
65.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KAI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.82
EV/EBITDA 16.05
KAI Per share dataKAI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KAI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.18
EPS Next 2Y0.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.49%, KAI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.90, KAI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.49, KAI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%

5.2 History

The dividend of KAI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.77%!
KAI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of KAI decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
KAI Yearly Dividends per shareKAI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

KAI pays out 14.44% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KAI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.44%
EPS Next 2Y0.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
KAI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKAI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
KAI Dividend Payout.KAI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KAI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KADANT INC

NYSE:KAI (11/28/2025, 7:42:42 PM)

After market: 278.12 0 (0%)

278.12

+0.33 (+0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners120.23%
Inst Owner Change-2.79%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap3.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.02B
Net Income(TTM)105.84M
Analysts80
Price Target344.25 (23.78%)
Short Float %11.93%
Short Ratio9.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.77%
DP14.44%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-08 2026-01-08 (0.34)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.8%
Min EPS beat(2)5.77%
Max EPS beat(2)9.83%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.62%
Min EPS beat(4)5.77%
Max EPS beat(4)15.76%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.52%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)12.56%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)12.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.28%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.03%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.71%
PT rev (1m)-0.74%
PT rev (3m)-0.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.07
Fwd PE 26.63
P/S 3.2
P/FCF 21.82
P/OCF 19.54
P/B 3.54
P/tB 21.11
EV/EBITDA 16.05
EPS(TTM)9.25
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)10.44
Fwd EY3.75%
FCF(TTM)12.74
FCFY4.58%
OCF(TTM)14.23
OCFY5.12%
SpS86.94
BVpS78.61
TBVpS13.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.18
Graham Number127.91
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 11.43%
ROCE 12.73%
ROIC 9.36%
ROICexc 10.12%
ROICexgc 28.85%
OM 15.97%
PM (TTM) 10.33%
GM 44.98%
FCFM 14.66%
ROA(3y)9.4%
ROA(5y)8.31%
ROE(3y)15.56%
ROE(5y)14.54%
ROIC(3y)11.74%
ROIC(5y)10.56%
ROICexc(3y)12.92%
ROICexc(5y)11.63%
ROICexgc(3y)37.25%
ROICexgc(5y)36.1%
ROCE(3y)15.98%
ROCE(5y)14.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.03%
OM growth 3Y2.61%
OM growth 5Y5.09%
PM growth 3Y-0.26%
PM growth 5Y7.46%
GM growth 3Y1.05%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.66
Debt/EBITDA 1.15
Cap/Depr 35.17%
Cap/Sales 1.72%
Interest Coverage 9.63
Cash Conversion 78.53%
Profit Quality 141.84%
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 5.65
F-Score6
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)72.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.25%
Profit Quality(3y)99.01%
Profit Quality(5y)125.93%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.71%
EPS 3Y10.02%
EPS 5Y13.78%
EPS Q2Q%-8.8%
EPS Next Y-9.68%
EPS Next 2Y0.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.96%
Revenue growth 3Y10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
Revenue Next Year-1.32%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.9%
EBIT growth 3Y13.1%
EBIT growth 5Y13.89%
EBIT Next Year14.01%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y71.18%
FCF growth 3Y-3.54%
FCF growth 5Y8.97%
OCF growth 1Y40.56%
OCF growth 3Y-1.49%
OCF growth 5Y9.77%

KADANT INC / KAI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KADANT INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KAI.


What is the valuation status of KADANT INC (KAI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KADANT INC (KAI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of KAI stock?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of KADANT INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KADANT INC (KAI) is 30.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.54.


What is the expected EPS growth for KADANT INC (KAI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KADANT INC (KAI) is expected to decline by -9.68% in the next year.