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Kadant Inc (KAI)

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$317.45
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Profit since last BUY-3.66%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: KAI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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4 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $335

1 Year Target Price $335

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$335Target price
Low$281.3
Current$317.45
high$429.05

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 6.24%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.69B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 33.32
1Y Target Price 335
Price to earnings Ratio 33.32
1Y Target Price 335
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 1.26
52 Weeks Range 281.30 - 429.05
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 281.30 - 429.05
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.43%
Basic EPS (TTM) 9.41

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin 10.63%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.02%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.71%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.32%

Valuation

Trailing PE 33.32
Forward PE 34.97
Enterprise Value 3877283072
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.54
Enterprise Value 3877283072
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.72
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.5
Shares Outstanding 11775900
Shares Floating 11645500
Shares Outstanding 11775900
Shares Floating 11645500
Percent Insiders 0.86
Percent Institutions 123.13

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 335
Buy 1
Strong Buy 1
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Hold 2
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Kadant Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Kadant Inc. was founded in 1991 as a spin-off from Thermo Electron Corporation. It has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, focusing on engineered systems and components used in industries such as paper, recycling, and other process industries.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Flow Control Systems: Designs, manufactures, and markets a range of products and systems used to control the flow of fluids, such as rotary joints, siphon systems, and doctoring systems.
  • Industrial Processing: Provides equipment and systems for processing various materials, including recycled paper, wood, and food products. This segment includes fiber processing, screening, and stock preparation systems.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Kadant is led by Jeffrey Powell (President and CEO) and has a structured organization with various departments responsible for different business areas, including engineering, sales, and operations. A board of directors provides oversight and strategic guidance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Doctoring Systems: Doctor blades and systems used in paper mills to remove excess liquids and control sheet formation. Kadant is a significant player in this market. Competitors include BTG Group and Aikawa Group.
  • Fiber Processing Systems: Equipment used in recycling plants to process recovered paper fibers. Kadant competes with companies like Andritz and Valmet in this space.
  • Fluid Handling Systems: Rotary joints, siphon systems, and other fluid handling components. Key competitors include Deublin and Maier.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries Kadant serves, such as paper and recycling, are experiencing fluctuating demand due to economic conditions and changing consumer habits (e.g., decreased paper consumption, increased demand for recycled packaging).

Positioning

Kadant positions itself as a provider of innovative and reliable solutions, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing operating costs for its customers. Its competitive advantages include its strong reputation, established customer base, and specialized product offerings.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for Kadant's products and services is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, encompassing various industries. Kadant aims to capture a larger share of this TAM through continued innovation, strategic acquisitions, and expansion into new markets.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Established customer base
  • Global presence
  • Focus on innovation

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on cyclical industries
  • Exposure to currency fluctuations
  • Potential for supply chain disruptions
  • Higher operating costs due to high level of R&D

Opportunities

  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Developing new products and services
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Capitalizing on growing demand for sustainable solutions

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Changing regulations
  • Technological advancements rendering existing products obsolete

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Valmet (VALMT.HE)
  • Andritz (ANDR.VI)
  • BTG Group (Private)

Competitive Landscape

Kadant competes on technology, service, and price. Its competitive advantages include a diversified product portfolio and a strong global presence. But its R&D is higher than most of its competitors.

Major Acquisitions

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  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 110
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Kadant's product portfolio into non-woven technology and measurement and control.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Kadant's growth has been a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Financial reports should be viewed.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates are available from various financial websites and research reports. Generally positive outlook.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions, new product development, and expansion into new markets.

Summary

Kadant is a well-established company with a diverse product portfolio and a strong global presence. While dependent on cyclical industries, it has grown through acquisitions and innovation. Kadant needs to monitor for increased competition and economic downturns. They need to be careful with high R&D costs.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Kadant Inc. Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings
  • Market Research Reports
  • Yahoo Finance

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Always conduct thorough due diligence before making any investment decisions.

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About Kadant Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Westford, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-11-03
President, CEO & Director Mr. Jeffrey L. Powell
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery
Full time employees 3500
Full time employees 3500

Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates in three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems and equipment, such as rotary joints, syphons, turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems; and doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems and related consumables consisting of doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning shower and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment develops, manufactures, and markets ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, industrial automation and control, recycling and approach flow systems, and virgin pulping process equipment for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuel industries. The Material Handling segment offers conveying and vibratory equipment, and baling products; and manufactures and sells biodegradable and absorbent granules for carriers in agricultural, home lawn and garden, professional lawn, turf, and ornamental applications, as well as for oil and grease absorption. The company markets and sells its products, services, and systems through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.