KadantKAI +2.56%87 OCF Yield % is 4.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates KAI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $336.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks better than 63.6% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Kadant OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadant's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 OCF Yield % of 4.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.76. Over the past decade, Kadant's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.29 to 13.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1119 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Kadant's OCF Yield % too high?
Kadant's current OCF Yield % of 4.68 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 13.73. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.80. Kadant's value of 4.68 is 67.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1119 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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 OCF Yield % compare to MWA and SXI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #1119 out of 3074 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Kadant in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.80. Kadant's value of 4.68 is 67.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kadant's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.29 to 13.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 2.80, 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 OCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.80, based on 3,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current OCF Yield % of 4.68 is 67.1% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current OCF Yield % is 4.68, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.76. 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 $336.90, compared to a current price of $308.39 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.68, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 67.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.80. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (KAI), the current OCF Yield % is 4.68 as of Jun. 24, 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 $308.39 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $336.90.
GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAI:
OCF Yield %: 4.68 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.76)
GF Value™: $336.90 vs. price of $308.39 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1119 of 3074)
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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