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KadantFRA:KDA +2.84%87 EV-to-EBIT is 24.31 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 19.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:KDA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €296.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,380 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks worse than 60.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kadant's Enterprise Value is €3,660.3 Mil.
Kadant's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €150.6 Mil. Therefore, Kadant's EV-to-EBIT for today is 24.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kadant's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KDA'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.48 Med: 19.41 Max: 29.57
Current: 27.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kadant was 29.57. The lowest was 11.48. And the median was 19.41.
FRA:KDA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 60.67% of 2380
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.55
vs FRA:KDA: 27.13
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Kadant's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,585.8 Mil.
Kadant's EBIT 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 €150.6 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kadant EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadant's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kadant's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kadant's current Enterprise Value is €3,660.3 Mil.
Kadant's EBIT 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 €150.6 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:KDA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 24.31 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 19.41. Over the past decade, Kadant's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.48 to 29.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1444 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Kadant's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kadant's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.31 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 19.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.48 to a high of 29.57. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55. Kadant's value of 24.31 is 24.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1444 out of 2380 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to SXI and MWA?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1444 out of 2380 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kadant in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55. Kadant's value of 24.31 is 24.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kadant's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.48 to 29.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.41 vs. the industry median of 19.55, Kadant has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.55, based on 2,380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.31 is 24.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current EV-to-EBIT is 24.31, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 19.41. 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 (FRA:KDA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €296.66, compared to a current price of €290.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 24.31, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 19.41 and 24.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.55. Kadant's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (FRA:KDA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 24.31 as of Aug. 05, 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 (FRA:KDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadant stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €290.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €296.66.
GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KDA:
EV-to-EBIT: 24.31 (25% above median its 10-year median of 19.41)
GF Value™: €296.66 vs. price of €290.00 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1444 of 2380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KDA 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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