Is Kadant Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

Jun 25 2025 08:20 AM IST
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As of October 22, 2024, Kadant Inc. is considered overvalued with a very expensive valuation grade, highlighted by a P/E ratio of 44, a Price to Book Value of 5.57, and an EV to EBITDA of 30.08, while also underperforming the S&P 500 with a year-to-date decline of 11.77%.
As of 22 October 2024, Kadant Inc. has moved from an expensive to a very expensive valuation grade. The company is currently considered overvalued. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 44, a Price to Book Value of 5.57, and an EV to EBITDA of 30.08.

In comparison to peers, Kadant Inc. has a significantly higher P/E ratio than John Bean Technologies Corp. at -1053.09 and Franklin Electric Co., Inc. at 20.97. The company's returns have lagged behind the S&P 500 recently, with a year-to-date decline of 11.77% compared to the index's gain of 2.44%. Overall, the high valuation metrics and underperformance relative to the market suggest that Kadant Inc. is not a favorable investment at this time.
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