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KadantKAI -6.96%89 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $15.53 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $350.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,154 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks better than 60.63% on this metric.
Kadant's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.53.
Kadant's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.53.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Kadant was 9.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kadant's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
KAI'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.9 Med: 11.4 Max: 63.4
Current: 18.3
During the past 13 years, Kadant's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 63.40% per year. The lowest was -25.90% per year. And the median was 11.40% per year.
KAI's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 60.63% of 2154
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 10.1
vs KAI: 18.30
Kadant Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Kadant Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadant's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KAI vs MIR, SXI, MWA: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kadant's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kadant Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $15.53
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $15.53 mean?
Kadant (KAI) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $15.53 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #848 out of 2154 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Kadant's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Kadant's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $15.53. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.10. Kadant's value of $15.53 is 53.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #848 out of 2154 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kadant has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kadant's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to MIR and SXI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #848 out of 2154 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts Kadant in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.10. Kadant's value of $15.53 is 53.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Industrial Products companies is 10.10, based on 2,154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $15.53 is 53.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $15.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kadant stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadant (KAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $350.45, compared to a current price of $266.30 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $15.53 and 53.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 10.10. Kadant's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (KAI), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $15.53 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kadant (KAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadant stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $266.30 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of $350.45.
GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAI:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $15.53
GF Value™: $350.45 vs. price of $266.30 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.8% above the Industrial Products median (#848 of 2154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kadant Inc. supplies process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related industries. The company's three reportable segments are the Flow Control segment which consists of the fluid-handling and doctoring, cleaning, & filtration product lines; the Industrial Processing segment which consists of the wood processing and stock-preparation product lines; and Material handling systems, which provides conveyor-belt equipment for industries such as mining, food processing, and packaging. The company has a geographic presence in the U.S., China, Asia, Germany, Canada, and Others.
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