Kadant Inc (KAI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Kadant Inc stock (KAI) is currently trading at $323.82. Kadant Inc PE ratio is 34.27. Kadant Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.32. Analyst consensus price target for KAI is $341.00. WallStSmart rates KAI as Underperform.
- KAI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- KAI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- KAI stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- KAI fair value vs current price
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- Is KAI undervalued or overvalued?
- Kadant Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KAI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- KAI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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KAI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Kadant Inc (KAI)
KAI trades 469% above its Graham fair value of $58.82, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Kadant Inc (KAI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Kadant Inc (KAI) Key Strengths (2)
114.98% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Kadant Inc (KAI) Areas to Watch (8)
Earnings declining -0.10%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 3.6x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.32x sales
Solid revenue growth at 10.90% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Kadant Inc (KAI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.23), Price/Sales (3.32), Price/Book (3.57) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.90%, EPS Growth at -0.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.20%, Operating Margin at 14.90%, Profit Margin at 9.69%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and PEG Ratio are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KAI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KAI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.32x trades 154% above its historical average of 1.31x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 14% below its historical high of 3.87x set in Mar 2026, and 938% above its historical low of 0.32x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Kadant Inc (KAI) · INDUSTRIALS › SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Kadant Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.1B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1120.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 55M in free cash flow and 61M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Kadant Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 46.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kadant Inc.
Bottom Line
Kadant Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Kadant Inc(KAI)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
USA
Kadant Inc. supplies critical components and engineered systems globally. The company is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.