Kadant Inc. (KAI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Kadant is a high-quality, high-ROIC industrial company specializing in process industries like paper and recycling. However, it lacks a strong, direct connection to our high-conviction macro themes for the next 18 months.
Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of highly-engineered systems and components for critical process industries, with a primary focus on the paper, packaging, and textile sectors. The company's competitive moat is based on its specialized engineering know-how, strong customer relationships, and recurring revenue from consumables and aftermarket parts for its installed equipment. Kadant maintains a strong niche position, providing mission-critical solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in its target industries.
| Price | $303.89 |
| Market Cap | $3.8B |
| P/E (TTM) | 34.61 |
| P/E (Forward) | 22.44 |
| Price/Book | 3.60 |
| Return on Equity | 11.1% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 10.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 36.11 |
| Gross Margin | 45.2% |
| Operating Margin | 15.0% |
| Revenue Growth | 17.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $102M |
Kadant Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).