KAI (Kadant) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $56.10 (As of Mar. 2026)


KAI Kadant Inc KAI
87 GF Score
Price $316.00
GF Value $337.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kadant Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Kadant KAI +2.47% 87 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $56.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $337.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kadant's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $84.316. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $56.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Kadant's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.30% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Kadant was 13.70% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), Kadant's current stock price is $315.995. Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $56.10. Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 5.63.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Kadant was 8.94. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 4.95.


Kadant  (NYSE:KAI) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=315.995/56.10
=5.63

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Kadant was 8.94. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 4.95.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Kadant Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Kadant Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Kadant Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Kadant Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Kadant Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAI vs MWA, SXI, FELE: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kadant Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Kadant's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=84.316/330.2130*330.2130
=84.316

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kadant Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.659 241.018 35.155
201609 26.343 241.428 36.031
201612 25.839 241.432 35.341
201703 26.677 243.801 36.132
201706 28.109 244.955 37.892
201709 29.940 246.819 40.056
201712 30.063 246.524 40.269
201803 30.976 249.554 40.988
201806 30.636 251.989 40.146
201809 32.138 252.439 42.039
201812 33.570 251.233 44.123
201903 34.031 254.202 44.207
201906 35.425 256.143 45.669
201909 35.929 256.759 46.208
201912 37.312 256.974 47.946
202003 36.859 258.115 47.155
202006 38.160 257.797 48.879
202009 40.047 260.280 50.807
202012 42.918 260.474 54.409
202103 43.409 264.877 54.116
202106 45.703 271.696 55.546
202109 46.771 274.310 56.303
202112 48.527 278.802 57.475
202203 51.278 287.504 58.895
202206 51.805 296.311 57.732
202209 52.130 296.808 57.997
202212 56.009 296.797 62.315
202303 58.307 301.836 63.789
202306 60.727 305.109 65.724
202309 62.497 307.789 67.050
202312 66.083 306.746 71.139
202403 66.651 312.332 70.467
202406 68.771 314.175 72.282
202409 72.519 315.301 75.949
202412 72.120 315.605 75.458
202503 74.384 319.799 76.806
202506 78.630 322.561 80.495
202509 80.646 324.800 81.990
202512 83.112 324.054 84.692
202603 84.316 330.213 84.316

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $56.10 mean?
Kadant (KAI) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $56.10 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors.
Is Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Kadant's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $56.10. Overall, Kadant has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to MWA and SXI?
Kadant's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $56.10 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. Kadant's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $56.10. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $337.01, compared to a current price of $316.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $56.10. Kadant's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (KAI), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $56.10 as of Mar. 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 $316.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $337.01. GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $56.10
  • GF Value™: $337.01 vs. price of $316.00 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KDA:Germany
Address One Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
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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