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KadantKAI -2.51%85 EV-to-OCF is 23.06 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 19.83. GuruFocus rates KAI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $339.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,072 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks worse than 68.23% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Kadant's Enterprise Value is $3,929 Mil.
Kadant's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $170 Mil. Therefore, Kadant's EV-to-OCF for today is 23.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kadant's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KAI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.7 Med: 19.83 Max: 31.89
Current: 23.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Kadant was 31.89. The lowest was 9.70. And the median was 19.83.
KAI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 68.23% of 3072
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.745
vs KAI: 23.06
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-19), Kadant's stock price is $311.01.
Kadant's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.770. Therefore, Kadant's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 35.46.
Kadant (NYSE:KAI) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kadant's share price for today is $311.01.
Kadant's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $8.770.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Kadant EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Kadant EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadant's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Kadant's current Enterprise Value is $3,929 Mil.
Kadant's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $170 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 (KAI) has a EV-to-OCF of 23.06 as of Jul. 19, 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 19.83. Over the past decade, Kadant's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.70 to 31.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #2096 out of 3072 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Kadant's EV-to-OCF too high?
Kadant's current EV-to-OCF of 23.06 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 19.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 31.89. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.75. Kadant's value of 23.06 is 96.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #2096 out of 3072 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kadant has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kadant's EV-to-OCF compare to SXI and SMR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #2096 out of 3072 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Kadant in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.75. Kadant's value of 23.06 is 96.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kadant's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.70 to 31.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.83 vs. the industry median of 11.75, 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-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.75, based on 3,072 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current EV-to-OCF of 23.06 is 96.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current EV-to-OCF is 23.06, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 19.83. 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 $339.55, compared to a current price of $311.01 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.06, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 19.83 and 96.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.75. Kadant's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (KAI), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.06 as of Jul. 19, 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 $311.01 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $339.55.
GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAI:
EV-to-OCF: 23.06 (16% above median its 10-year median of 19.83)
GF Value™: $339.55 vs. price of $311.01 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2096 of 3072)
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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