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About Kadant
Kadant Inc. supplies process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related industries. The company's three reportable segments are the Flow Control segment which consists of the fluid-handling and doctoring, cleaning, & filtration product lines; the Industrial Processing segment which consists of the wood processing and stock-preparation product lines; and Material handling systems, which provides conveyor-belt equipment for industries such as mining, food processing, and packaging. The company has a geographic presence in the U.S., China, Asia, Germany, Canada, and Others.
Ticker
$KAI
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Machinery
Headquarters
Employees
3,500
ISIN
US48282T1043
Website
Kadant Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$3.9B
35.43
$9.42
1.27
$1.30
0.41%
Price and volume
Market cap
$3.9B
Beta
1.27
52-week high
$418.04
52-week low
$281.30
Average daily volume
124K
Dividend rate
$1.30
Financial strength
Current ratio
8.224
Quick ratio
1.383
Long term debt to equity
31.23
Total debt to equity
31.23
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
13.55%
Interest coverage (TTM)
9.15%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
225.372
Gross margin (TTM)
44.88%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.63%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.89%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.55%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$300,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.71%
Return on equity (TTM)
13.32%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
35.427
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.756
Price to book
4.43
Price to tangible book (TTM)
33.68
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
28.678
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.49%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1,163.59%
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.39%
Forward dividend yield
0.41%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.83%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-1.88%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.48%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.04%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.40%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
13.15%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.78%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.69%
What the Analysts think about Kadant
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Kadant stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Kadant secured $18 million in orders for wood processing systems from three lumber producers in North America and Europe, indicating strong demand for its products. (Kadant News & Events)
The company authorized a $50 million share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its financial position and commitment to enhancing shareholder value. (Kadant News & Events)
Analysts have a consensus 'Buy' rating for Kadant, with a 12-month average price target of $327.50, suggesting potential for stock appreciation. (Stock Analysis)
Kadant's P/E ratio of 32.4x is significantly higher than the industry average, raising concerns about potential overvaluation. (Simply Wall St)
The company's reliance on the residential construction market exposes it to risks from economic downturns and fluctuations in housing demand. (TipRanks)
Supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures could adversely impact Kadant's operating results and profit margins. (TipRanks)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Kadant stock?
Kadant (KAI) has a market cap of $3.9B as of July 22, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Kadant stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Kadant (KAI) stock is 35.43 as of July 22, 2025.
Does Kadant stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Kadant (KAI) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 22, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.3 and the yield is 0.41%. Kadant has a payout ratio of 13.55% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Kadant dividend payment date?
The next Kadant (KAI) dividend payment is scheduled for August 07, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Kadant?
Kadant (KAI) has a beta rating of 1.27. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.