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KadantSTU:KDA -0.86%92 14-Day RSI is 33.54 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:KDA with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €309.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,142 Industrial Products companies, Kadant ranks better than 96.5% on this metric.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.
As of today (2026-09-22), Kadant's 14-Day RSI is 33.54.
The industry rank for Kadant's 14-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:
STU:KDA's 14-Day RSI is ranked better than 96.5% of 3142
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 48.655
vs STU:KDA: 33.54
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.
Kadant 14-Day RSI Related Terms
STU:KDA vs MIR, SXI, MWA: 14-Day RSI Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kadant's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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 14-Day RSI vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kadant's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadant's 14-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* 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 (STU:KDA) has a 14-Day RSI of 33.54 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #110 out of 3142 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Kadant's 14-Day RSI too high?
Kadant's current 14-Day RSI is 33.54. The Industrial Products industry median 14-Day RSI is 48.66. Kadant's value of 33.54 is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadant ranks #110 out of 3142 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 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kadant's 14-Day RSI compare to MIR and SXI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kadant ranks #110 out of 3142 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places Kadant in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 48.66. Kadant's value of 33.54 is 31.1% 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 14-Day RSI for an Industrial Products company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Industrial Products companies is 48.66, based on 3,142 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kadant's current 14-Day RSI of 33.54 is 31.1% 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 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Kadant and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 48.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadant's current 14-Day RSI is 33.54. 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 (STU:KDA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €309.33, compared to a current price of €230.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 33.54 and 31.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 48.66. Kadant's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kadant (STU:KDA), the current 14-Day RSI is 33.54 as of Sep. 22, 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 (STU:KDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadant stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €230.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €309.33.
GuruFocus considers Kadant to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KDA:
14-Day RSI: 33.54
GF Value™: €309.33 vs. price of €230.00 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% below the Industrial Products median (#110 of 3142)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kadant Inc. is a supplier of equipment and systems for the papermaking, packaging, recycling, and wood processing industries. It operates through two reportable segments: Flow Control, which includes fluid-handling, doctoring, cleaning, and filtration products such as doctor blades, showers, and seals, and Industrial Processing, which covers stock preparation, wood processing, and material handling equipment including conveyors, screens, and debarking systems. The company also produces fiber-based packaging and engineered products. Its customers are primarily pulp and paper mills, packaging manufacturers, sawmills, and recycling facilities, with a growing presence in food processing and mining. Kadant generates revenue mainly from the sale of capital equipment, complemented by recurring aftermarket parts, consumables, and services. It operates manufacturing and sales facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving customers worldwide.
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