KadantKAI +0.66%87 EBIT per Share is $13.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $337.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks worse than 55.7% on this metric.
Kadant's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.43.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.86.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Kadant was -4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Kadant's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
KAI'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.9 Med: 11.9 Max: 114.6
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Kadant was 114.60% per year. The lowest was -46.90% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
KAI's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 55.7% of 2501
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.7
vs KAI: 1.00
Kadant's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $40 Mil.
Kadant (NYSE:KAI) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Kadant EBIT per Share Related Terms
Kadant EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadant's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $13.86
* 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 (KAI) has a EBIT per Share of $13.86 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1393 out of 2501 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Kadant's EBIT per Share too high?
Kadant's current EBIT per Share is $13.86. The Industrial Products industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Kadant's value of $13.86 is 194.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1393 out of 2501 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EBIT per Share compare to SXI and SMR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1393 out of 2501 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Kadant in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Kadant's value of $13.86 is 194.9% 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 EBIT per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median EBIT per Share among Industrial Products companies is 4.70, based on 2,501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current EBIT per Share of $13.86 is 194.9% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current EBIT per Share is $13.86. 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 $337.89, compared to a current price of $309.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $13.86 and 194.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.70. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (KAI), the current EBIT per Share is $13.86 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 $309.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $337.89.
GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAI:
EBIT per Share: $13.86
GF Value™: $337.89 vs. price of $309.00 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 194.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1393 of 2501)
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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