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Kadant Inc(KAI)
USD --+0.00%
Reward42Moderate
Risk37Moderate
📊75%Data
Revenue growing 11% YoY
KAI
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NYSE
Kadant Inc | Industrials
Balanced
Market Cap:3.99Bn
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Reward Rating
42
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
37
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $341.00.

What is Kadant Inc?

supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide.

KAI · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

KAI stands out on cash flow and balance sheet, but watch the valuation signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

KAI · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Cash flow79/100

    13% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet68/100

    Interest covered 10.1×

Watchouts 3

  • Valuation18/100

    P/E 29.2× · PEG 3.23

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Growth39/100

    Rev +5.2% CAGR · earnings -5.5%

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Kadant Inc?

supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates in three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 3.99B, and a P/E ratio of 38.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (42)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap3.99B
P/E Ratio38.7554
Dividend Yield0.41%
52 Week High380.0221
52 Week Low244.5889
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date11/3/1992
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding12M
No. of Employees3,900
IndustrySpecialty Industrial Machinery
ExchangeNYSE
Beta1.228
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.kadant.com
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