Business Description
Kadant Inc
NAICS : 333998
SIC : 3559
ISIN : US48282T1043
Total Employee Number:
3,900Description
Kadant Inc. is a supplier of equipment and systems for the papermaking, packaging, recycling, and wood processing industries. It operates through two reportable segments: Flow Control, which includes fluid-handling, doctoring, cleaning, and filtration products such as doctor blades, showers, and seals, and Industrial Processing, which covers stock preparation, wood processing, and material handling equipment including conveyors, screens, and debarking systems. The company also produces fiber-based packaging and engineered products. Its customers are primarily pulp and paper mills, packaging manufacturers, sawmills, and recycling facilities, with a growing presence in food processing and mining. Kadant generates revenue mainly from the sale of capital equipment, complemented by recurring aftermarket parts, consumables, and services. It operates manufacturing and sales facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving customers worldwide.
Financial Strength
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.26 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.54 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.5 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 2.2 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 9.59 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 4.08 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.65 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 4.8 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 0.2 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 0.1 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 27.1 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 14.1 |
Momentum Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 29.48 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 30.4 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 33.54 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 0.76 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | 4.72 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 5.56 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 2.59 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.63 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.6 | |||||
Days Inventory | 112.5 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 51.38 | |||||
Days Payable | 30.61 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 0.52 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.12 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 9.2 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 0.54 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 0.74 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | -0.3 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | -2.38 |
Profitability Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 44.44 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 15.16 | |||||
Net Margin % | 9.52 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 20.17 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 13.79 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 15.81 | |||||
ROE % | 11.26 | |||||
ROA % | 6.58 | |||||
ROIC % | 8.53 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 0.49 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 45.08 | |||||
ROCE % | 12.09 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 6 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 5 |
GF Value Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 28.63 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 18.98 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 23.94 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 33.15 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 22.64 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 1.92 | |||||
PS Ratio | 2.73 | |||||
PB Ratio | 3.07 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 383.33 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 19.65 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 17.14 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 20.35 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 26.81 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 15.33 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 3.09 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 2.72 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 22.07 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.74 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 1.25 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 1.17 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 0.87 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 1.05 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 3.07 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 20.32 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 4.92 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 5.03 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 12 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil €) | 987.984 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (€) | 7.969 | ||
| Beta | 0.9207 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Volatility % | 23.52 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 33.54 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (€) | 8.423928 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (€) | 246 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | 5.56 | ||
| 52-Week Range (€) | 210 - 300 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 11.81 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Kadant Inc Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
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Kadant Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (€) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual report for 2026 | 2027-03-03 | In 162 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-19 11:00 | In 151 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-19 | In 150 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-10-29 11:00 | In 38 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-10-28 | In 36 days | ||
| USD 0.360000 Cash Dividend | 2026-10-15 | In 23 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-08-05 11:00 | 280.00 (+0.00%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-08-04 | 262.00 (-0.76%) | ||
| USD 0.360000 Cash Dividend | 2026-07-16 | 260.00 (+0.00%) | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-05-20 14:30 | 262.00 (-0.76%) |
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Kadant Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kadant Inc(STU:KDA)'s stock price today?
The current price of STU:KDA is €230.00. The 52 week high of STU:KDA is €300.00 and 52 week low is €210.00.
When is next earnings date of Kadant Inc(STU:KDA)?
The next earnings date of Kadant Inc(STU:KDA) is 2026-10-28 Est..
Does Kadant Inc(STU:KDA) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Kadant Inc(STU:KDA) is 0.52% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kadant Inc(STU:KDA) was 0.24. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.15. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Kadant Inc(STU:KDA) is 0.54%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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