KadantKAI +0.66%87 Receivables Turnover is 1.70 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 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks better than 80.08% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Kadant's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $282 Mil. Kadant's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $165 Mil.
Hence, Kadant's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.70.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Kadant Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Kadant Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadant's Receivables Turnover 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, SMR, MWA: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kadant's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.70 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #603 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Kadant's Receivables Turnover too high?
Kadant's current Receivables Turnover is 1.70. The Industrial Products industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Kadant's value of 1.70 is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #603 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to SXI and SMR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #603 out of 3027 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Kadant in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Kadant's value of 1.70 is 61.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Industrial Products company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Industrial Products companies is 4.45, based on 3,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current Receivables Turnover of 1.70 is 61.8% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current Receivables Turnover is 1.70. 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 Receivables Turnover is 1.70 and 61.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.45. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (KAI), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.70 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:
Receivables Turnover: 1.70
GF Value™: $337.89 vs. price of $309.00 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Industrial Products median (#603 of 3027)
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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