KAI Kadant PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Kadant stock's PE ratio is 35.42. This results from the current EPS of $9.8 and stock price of $347.07. The P/E ratio has an increase of 12% from the past four quarters average of 31.7.
KAI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kadant has averaged 22.91 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 35.42 is 55% 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 lower than its peer stock CMCO, but it is greater than ITW's and AIN's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc | 9.23 | $289.16M |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 22.31 | $76.43B |
| AIN Albany International Corp | 25.29 | $2.54B |
| KAI Kadant Inc | 35.42 | $4.08B |
| CMCO Columbus Mckinnon Corp | 68.98 | $1.05B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kadant's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KAI stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 35.42.
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 25.08.
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 25.62.
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 55% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Kadant's stock price is $347.07. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $9.8. Therefore, Kadant's P/E ratio for today is 35.42. PE RATIO(35.42) = STOCK PRICE($347.07) / TTM EPS($9.8)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.