Valuation dashboard for Kadant Inc. (KAI) with P/E 28.52, P/B 3.06, EV/EBITDA 12.9 and dividend yield 0.54%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Industrials companies.
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers...
What would it be worth at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: fairly priced · Current P/E 28.5× · Multiples range: $240.41 · $274.86.
At the decade median (29.6×) $275 (+4 %); at its sector median (25.9×) $240 (-9 %). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
Kadant Inc. reported revenue of $1.05B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 10.6%. Net income reached $102.0M, with a 13.1% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 44.4%, operating margin 15.0%, net margin 9.5%.
At $265.28 (closing price, October 30, 2026), KAI trades at a P/E of 28.52 and an ROE of 11.12%. Market capitalisation stands at $3.1B.
Balance sheet quality for KAI: debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00, current ratio of 2.59 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 28.52 |
| Price / Book | 3.06 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.9 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAI | Kadant Inc. | $3.1B | 28.52 | 3.06 | 11.1% |
| MYRG | MYR Group Inc. | $4.4B | 22.98 | 5.38 | 26.3% |
| FELE | Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | $4.2B | 21.43 | 2.92 | 14.5% |
| GTLS | Chart Industries, Inc. | $10.0B | 3.03 | -0.8% | |
| CSW | CSW Industrials, Inc. | $4.7B | 36.69 | 4.17 | 11.8% |
| MWA | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | $3.6B | 16.16 | 3.18 | 21.2% |
| TEX | Terex Corporation | $6.4B | 28.36 | 1.28 | 4.7% |
| SXI | Standex International Corporation | $3.0B | 25.85 | 3.78 | 15.2% |
Price
| Price | $265.28 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $3.1B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 11.12% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 7.38% |
| Return on Assets | 5.81% |
| Gross Margin | 44.44% |
| Operating Margin | 15.04% |
| Net Margin | 9.52% |
Related companies: MYRG · FELE · CSW · MWA · TEX · SXI · KFY
Explore sector: Industrials · Industrial - Machinery
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