Kadant (FRA:KDA) Research & Development: €13.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:KDA Kadant Inc FRA:KDA
87 GF Score
Price €270.00
GF Value €295.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kadant Research & Development?

Kadant FRA:KDA +2.27% 87 Research & Development is €13.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KDA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €295.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kadant's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.6 Mil.

Kadant  (FRA:KDA) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Kadant Research & Development Historical Data

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Kadant Research & Development Chart

Kadant Annual Data
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Kadant Quarterly Data
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Kadant Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €13.6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €13.6 Mil mean?
Kadant (FRA:KDA) has a Research & Development of €13.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors.
Is Kadant's Research & Development too high?
Kadant's current Research & Development is €13.6 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to MWA and SXI?
Kadant's Research & Development of €13.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. Kadant's current Research & Development is €13.6 Mil. 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 €295.06, compared to a current price of €270.00 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €13.6 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (FRA:KDA), the current Research & Development is €13.6 Mil 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 (FRA:KDA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadant stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €270.00 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €295.06. GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KDA:

  • Research & Development: €13.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: €295.06 vs. price of €270.00 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KAI:USAKDA:Germany
Address One Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
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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