KAI Kadant PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 3, 2024, the Kadant stock's PE ratio is 32.97. This results from the current EPS of $9.75 and stock price of $321.41. The P/E ratio has an increase of 14% from the past four quarters average of 28.9.
KAI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kadant has averaged 22.62 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 32.97 is 46% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, KAI's PE ratio was at its highest in the Apr 2021 quarter at 36.37, when the stock price was $186.94 and the EPS was $5.14. The lowest value was in the Jan 2016 quarter, when it reached 12.85 with a price of $40.61 and an EPS of $3.16.
Kadant PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 70.99% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -58.06% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.26 | 65.17% |
| 2022 | 17.11 | -46.11% |
| 2022 | 31.75 | 8.32% |
| 2021 | 29.31 | 28.33% |
| 2019 | 22.84 | 53.49% |
| 2018 | 14.88 | -58.06% |
| 2017 | 35.48 | 70.99% |
| 2016 | 20.75 | 61.48% |
| 2016 | 12.85 | -20.87% |
| 2015 | 16.24 | -16.37% |
KAI average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of KAI is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
KAI PE vs peers
KAI's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks ITW and AIN. Kadant's current PE ratio of 32.97 is above the average of its peers, which is 19.43.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc | 8.71 | $271.86M |
| CMCO Columbus Mckinnon Corp | 21.51 | $994.06M |
| AIN Albany International Corp | 22.09 | $2.41B |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 25.41 | $77.19B |
| KAI Kadant Inc | 32.97 | $3.77B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kadant's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KAI stock as of Oct 3, 2024, stands at 32.97.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kadant (KAI)?
As an average over the last 3 years, KAI stock has a PE ratio of 24.25.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kadant (KAI)?
As an average over the last 5 years, KAI stock has a PE ratio of 25.17.
What is the highest PE ratio for KAI?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 36.37 and it was in the Apr 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KAI compare to its historical average?
KAI's price to earnings ratio is currently 46% above its 10-year historical average.
How is KAI's PE ratio calculated (Kadant PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Oct 3, 2024), Kadant's stock price is $321.41. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $9.75. Therefore, Kadant's P/E ratio for today is 32.97. PE RATIO(32.97) = STOCK PRICE($321.41) / TTM EPS($9.75)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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