Kadant Inc

As of June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. carries a market capitalization of 3.31B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.65B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Kadant Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. has 11.81M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 34.37. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.27, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.69.

As of June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 18.06 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.61 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 24.03 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Kadant Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 24.09, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.65B versus a market cap of 3.31B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.59, meaning it holds 2.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 49.40, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 12.67 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 11.26, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 9.04 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.50, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.87, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 265,388.89 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,800.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.32 indicates how many times Kadant Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. recorded 39.89M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 29.06, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 137.29M, leaving 96.04M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 14, 2026, Kadant Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 5.00% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 250.32, while the 200-day moving average is 261.36.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. generated 1.01B in revenue and converted that into 96.04M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 8.25. EBITDA reached 201.88M, while operating income came in at 152.85M.

As of June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. holds 117.76M in cash and equivalents against 446.96M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 329.20M. Total book value stands at 895.39M, with working capital of 312.18M providing operational flexibility.

Kadant Inc. produced 160.56M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -20.52M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 140.04M - equivalent to 11.88 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. posted a gross margin of 44.44, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 15.16 and net profit margin of 9.52 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. paid dividends of 1.21 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 14.42 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.24, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -6.43, meaning Kadant Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Kadant Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on July 12, 2001 with a 5:1 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Kadant Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 6.71, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.