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Kadant Inc.

  • Market Cap: Small Cap
  • Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
  • ISIN: US48282T1043
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290.98
-0.79 (-0.27%)

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stock-summaryPrice Point
High/Low

1Day

285.24292.85

52 Week

244.87420.74
Valuation
Technical
Day's Volume

CASH

166.19 k

Shareholding (Mar 2025)

FII

11.03%

Held by 121 FIIs

DII

31.11%

Held by 59 DIIs

Promoter

0.00%

How big is Kadant Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, Kadant Inc. has a market capitalization of $4.60 billion, with net sales of $1.04 billion and net profit of $112 million over the latest four quarters.

As of Jun 18, Kadant Inc. has a market capitalization of 4,602.42 million, classifying it as a Small Cap company.<BR><BR>As of Jun 18, the sum of Net Sales for the latest four quarters is 1,043.61 million, while the sum of Net Profit for the same period is 112.01 million.<BR><BR>As of Dec 24, the reporting period shows Shareholder's Funds at 847.13 million and Total Assets at 1,430.35 million.

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What does Kadant Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

Kadant Inc. is a supplier of components and engineered systems for process industries, classified as a small-cap company with a market cap of approximately $4.6 billion. As of March 2025, it reported net sales of $239 million and a net profit of $24 million.

Overview: <BR>Kadant Inc. is a supplier of components and engineered systems used in process industries, operating in the Industrial Manufacturing sector with a small-cap market classification.<BR><BR>Financial Snapshot: <BR>Net Sales: 239 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Net Profit: 24 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Market cap: USD 4,602.42 Million (Small Cap)<BR><BR>Key Metrics: <BR>P/E: 44.00 <BR>Dividend Yield: 33.06% <BR>Debt Equity: 0.21 <BR>Return on Equity: 12.60% <BR>Price to Book: 5.25<BR><BR>Contact Details: <BR>Address: 1 Technology Park Dr, WESTFORD MA: 01886-3159 <BR>Tel: 1 978 7762000 <BR>Website: https://www.kadant.com/

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Who are in the management team of Kadant Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, Kadant Inc.'s management team includes Executive Chairman Mr. Jonathan Painter and President/CEO Mr. Jeffrey Powell, along with independent directors Dr. John Albertine, Mr. Thomas Leonard, Ms. Erin Russell, and Dr. William Tully.

As of March 2022, the management team of Kadant Inc. includes the following individuals:<BR><BR>- Mr. Jonathan Painter, who serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board.<BR>- Mr. Jeffrey Powell, who is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director.<BR><BR>Additionally, the Board of Directors features several independent directors: Dr. John Albertine, Mr. Thomas Leonard, Ms. Erin Russell, and Dr. William Tully.

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Is Kadant Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of August 26, 2025, Kadant Inc. shows a mildly bearish trend due to bearish indicators across multiple time frames, while underperforming the S&P 500 with a year-to-date return of -10.49% compared to the index's 12.22%.

As of 26 August 2025, the technical trend for Kadant Inc. has changed from sideways to mildly bearish. The current stance is mildly bearish, driven by a bearish MACD on both weekly and monthly time frames, bearish Bollinger Bands, and a bearish daily moving average. The weekly RSI is bullish, but the monthly shows no signal, indicating mixed signals across different time frames. Additionally, the KST is bullish weekly but mildly bearish monthly, while the Dow Theory indicates a mildly bearish weekly and mildly bullish monthly outlook. <BR><BR>In terms of returns, Kadant has underperformed the S&P 500 across multiple periods, with a year-to-date return of -10.49% compared to the S&P 500's 12.22%, and a one-year return of -3.81% versus 17.14% for the index.

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Is Kadant Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

21-Oct-2025

As of October 17, 2025, Kadant Inc. is considered overvalued with a P/E ratio of 44 and an EV to EBITDA of 23.20, significantly higher than some peers, despite a recent strong performance.

As of 17 October 2025, Kadant Inc. has moved from a fair to an expensive valuation grade. The company appears to be overvalued based on its current metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 44, a Price to Book Value of 5.57, and an EV to EBITDA of 23.20. In comparison, peers such as ESAB Corp. have a P/E of 24.12 and an EV to EBITDA of 14.88, while Badger Meter, Inc. shows a P/E of 50.53 and an EV to EBITDA of 32.29, indicating that Kadant Inc. is trading at a premium relative to some of its peers.<BR><BR>Despite a strong recent performance with a 10.81% return over the past week compared to the S&P 500's 1.70%, the year-to-date return of -12.46% versus the S&P 500's 13.30% suggests that the stock may be struggling to justify its high valuation. Overall, Kadant Inc. is considered overvalued in the current market environment.

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High Management Efficiency with a high ROCE of 17.06%

 
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Strong ability to service debt as the company has a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.92 times

 
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Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of 8.92% over the last 5 years

 
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Flat results in Jun 25

5

With ROCE of 15.93%, it has a very expensive valuation with a 4.79 Enterprise value to Capital Employed

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Below par performance in long term as well as near term

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Stock DNA
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Industry

Industrial Manufacturing

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Market cap

USD 4,825 Million (Small Cap)

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P/E

44.00

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Industry P/E

NA

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Dividend Yield

23.86%

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Debt Equity

0.16

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Return on Equity

11.30%

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Price to Book

5.21

Revenue and Profits:
Net Sales:
255 Million
(Quarterly Results - Jun 2025)
Net Profit:
27 Million
stock-summaryTotal Returns
Total Returns (Price + Dividend) stock-summary
TimePeriod
Price Return
Dividend Return
Total Return
3 Months
-11.34%
0%
-11.34%
6 Months
-9.21%
0%
-9.21%
1 Year
-29.17%
0%
-29.17%
2 Years
7.14%
0%
7.14%
3 Years
51.27%
0%
51.27%
4 Years
26.32%
0%
26.32%
5 Years
114.71%
0%
114.71%

Kadant Inc. for the last several years.

Risk Adjusted Returns v/s stock-summary
stock-summaryNews & Corporate Actions
News

Is Kadant Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, Kadant Inc. has moved from a fair to an expensive valuation grade. The company appears to be overvalued based on its current metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 44, a Price to Book Value of 5.57, and an EV to EBITDA of 23.20. In comparison, peers such as ESAB Corp. have a P/E of 24.12 and an EV to EBITDA of 14.88, while Badger Meter, Inc. shows a P/E of 50.53 and an EV to EBITDA of 32.29, indicating that Kadant Inc. is trading at a premium relative to some of its peers. Despite a strong recent performance with a 10.81% return over the past week compared to the S&P 500's 1.70%, the year-to-date return of -12.46% versus the S&P 500's 13.30% suggests that the stock may be struggling to justify its high valuation. Overall, Kadant Inc. is considered overvalued in the current market environment....

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Kadant Inc. Experiences Valuation Adjustment Amidst Mixed Performance Indicators

Kadant Inc. Experiences Valuation Adjustment Amidst Mixed Performance Indicators

Kadant Inc., a small-cap industrial manufacturer, has adjusted its valuation, with its stock price at $302.00. Despite a challenging year with a -9.76% return, the company maintains solid operational metrics, including a P/E ratio of 44 and a high dividend yield of 31.17%, compared to peers in the sector.

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Is Kadant Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for Kadant Inc. has moved from fair to expensive, indicating a shift towards overvaluation. The company appears overvalued based on its high P/E ratio of 44, a price-to-book value of 5.57, and an EV to EBITDA ratio of 30.08, which are significantly above industry norms. In comparison, peers such as ESAB Corp. have a more reasonable P/E of 24.12 and EV to EBITDA of 14.88, while Badger Meter, Inc. shows a P/E of 50.53 and an EV to EBITDA of 32.29, highlighting Kadant's relative overvaluation. Despite a strong recent performance with a 10.81% return over the past week compared to the S&P 500's 1.70%, the year-to-date return of -12.46% versus the S&P's 13.30% suggests that the stock may be struggling to maintain its value in the long term. Overall, Kadant Inc. is currently viewed as overvalued in the market....

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stock-summaryKey Factors
Quality key factors stock-summary
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
8.92%
EBIT Growth (5y)
12.59%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
18.51
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
0.92
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.21
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.97
Tax Ratio
26.55%
Dividend Payout Ratio
13.50%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
100.00%
ROCE (avg)
17.06%
ROE (avg)
15.31%
Valuation key factors
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
44
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
5.57
EV to EBIT
30.08
EV to EBITDA
23.20
EV to Capital Employed
4.79
EV to Sales
4.85
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
31.17%
ROCE (Latest)
15.93%
ROE (Latest)
12.60%
Technicals key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
OBV
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
stock-summary Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish  Turned 
stock-summaryShareholding
Shareholding Snapshot : Mar 2025stock-summary
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Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Domestic Funds

Held in 71 Schemes (57.87%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 121 Foreign Institutions (11.03%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

stock-summaryFinancial
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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Jun'25 - QoQstock-summary
Jun'25
Mar'25
Change(%)
Net Sales
255.30
239.20
6.73%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
52.40
47.90
9.39%
Interest
3.30
3.80
-13.16%
Exceptional Items
-0.90
-0.30
-200.00%
Consolidate Net Profit
26.60
24.40
9.02%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
157.80%
150.20%
0.76%
USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 6.73% vs -7.29% in Mar 2025

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 9.02% vs 1.24% in Mar 2025

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Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'24stock-summary
Dec'24
Dec'23
Change(%)
Net Sales
1,053.40
957.70
9.99%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
224.30
201.60
11.26%
Interest
20.00
8.50
135.29%
Exceptional Items
-2.90
-3.40
14.71%
Consolidate Net Profit
112.60
116.80
-3.60%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
165.90%
175.70%
-0.98%
USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is 9.99% vs 5.86% in Dec 2023

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is -3.60% vs -4.03% in Dec 2023

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About Kadant Inc. stock-summary
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Kadant Inc.
Industrial Manufacturing
Kadant Inc. is a supplier of components and engineered systems used in process industries. The Company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment consists of the Company’s fluid-handling and doctoring, cleaning, & filtration product lines. The Industrial Processing segment consists of its wood processing and stock-preparation product lines. The Material Handling segment consists of the Company’s conveying and screening, baling, and fiber-based product lines. Its products include Octopus stock approach system, vacuum control systems, wear surfaces, direct steam injection heaters, chip screening, disposable knife system, PAAL Konti automatic channel baler, PAAL Pacomat channel baling presses, PAAL S1W automatic baler, Heli-Disc Pulper, Vortech Pulper Rotor, Hydraflow Continuous Lights Detrasher and Scavenger Detrasher.
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Company Details
1 Technology Park Dr , WESTFORD MA : 01886-3159
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Tel: 1 978 7762000
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https://www.kadant.com/
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