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KadantKAI -0.21%89 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $213.53 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 15601% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates KAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $348.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,025 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks better than 55.31% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-21), Kadant's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $213.53. The stock price of Kadant is $313.41. Therefore, Kadant's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.5.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kadant's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
KAI'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.36 Max: 2
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Kadant was 2.00. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.36.
KAI's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 55.31% of 2025
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs KAI: 1.47
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Kadant's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
313.41
/
213.53036017764
=
1.47
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Kadant Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadant's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 SXI, MWA, MIR: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kadant's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $213.53 mean?
Kadant (KAI) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $213.53 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. This is 15601% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Kadant's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.80 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #905 out of 2025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Kadant's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Kadant's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $213.53 is 15601% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 2.00. The Industrial Products industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.71. Kadant's value of $213.53 is 12387.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #905 out of 2025 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to SXI and MWA?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #905 out of 2025 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts Kadant in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.71. Kadant's value of $213.53 is 12387.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kadant's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.80 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.71, 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Industrial Products companies is 1.71, based on 2,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $213.53 is 12387.1% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $213.53, which is 15601% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. 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 $348.92, compared to a current price of $313.41 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $213.53, which is 15601% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 12387.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.71. Kadant's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (KAI), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $213.53 as of Aug. 21, 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 $313.41 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $348.92.
GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAI:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $213.53 (15601% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: $348.92 vs. price of $313.41 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12387.1% above the Industrial Products median (#905 of 2025)
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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