Kadant Inc.
KAIIndustrialsNASDAQSpecialty Industrial Machinery
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Daily timeframeKadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. Valued at $3.10B, KAI is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling.
Market Cap
$3.10B
Beta
1.20
P/E (TTM)
28.21
P/E (Fwd)
19.42
EPS (TTM)
$9.30
EPS (Fwd)
$13.51
ROE
11.3%
ROA
6.8%
Cash
$134.5M
Total Debt
$510.6M
Free CF
$105.7M
52W Change
-13.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KAI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 15, 2026 close, KAI finished 14.46% below its 150-day moving average ($302.89) and 15.92% below its 200-day moving average ($308.15). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KAI overbought or oversold?
At the October 15, 2026 close, KAI's RSI(14) was 29.6, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, KAI has $134.5M in cash with $510.6M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $105.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 11.3% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $904.7M to $1.05B.
As with any equity investment, KAI carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing KAI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.