KAI Kadant PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 21, 2025, the Kadant stock's PE ratio is 30.1. This results from the current EPS of $9.51 and stock price of $286.24. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 11% from the past four quarters average of 33.8.
KAI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kadant has averaged 23.52 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 30.1 is 28% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, KAI's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2024 quarter at 36.89, when the stock price was $350.8 and the EPS was $9.51. 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: 104.21% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -58.06% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.89 | 30.54% | $350.8 | $9.51 |
| 2023 | 28.26 | 65.17% | $280.31 | $9.92 |
| 2022 | 17.11 | -46.11% | $177.63 | $10.38 |
| 2022 | 31.75 | 8.32% | $230.48 | $7.26 |
| 2021 | 29.31 | 28.33% | $140.98 | $4.81 |
| 2019 | 22.84 | 53.49% | $105.76 | $4.63 |
| 2018 | 14.88 | -58.06% | $81.12 | $5.45 |
| 2017 | 35.48 | 70.99% | $100.4 | $2.83 |
| 2016 | 20.75 | 61.48% | $61.2 | $2.95 |
| 2016 | 12.85 | -20.87% | $40.61 | $3.16 |
| 2015 | 16.24 | -16.37% | $42.38 | $2.61 |
| 2013 | 19.42 | 104.21% | $40.79 | $2.1 |
| 2012 | 9.51 | 16.54% | $26.26 | $2.76 |
| 2011 | 8.16 | -48.06% | $22.61 | $2.77 |
| 2011 | 15.71 | N/A | $23.57 | $1.5 |
Kadant PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 36.89 | 7.9% | $350.8 | $9.51 |
| Sep 2024 | 34.19 | 13.47% | $335.08 | $9.8 |
| Jun 2024 | 30.13 | -11.56% | $293.78 | $9.75 |
| Mar 2024 | 34.07 | 20.56% | $328.1 | $9.63 |
| Dec 2023 | 28.26 | 23.03% | $280.31 | $9.92 |
| Sep 2023 | 22.97 | -1.33% | $225.55 | $9.82 |
| Jul 2023 | 23.28 | 3.15% | $222.1 | $9.54 |
| Apr 2023 | 22.57 | 31.91% | $208.52 | $9.24 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.11 | 4.84% | $177.63 | $10.38 |
| Oct 2022 | 16.32 | -15.26% | $166.81 | $10.22 |
| Jul 2022 | 19.26 | -8.63% | $185.51 | $9.63 |
| Apr 2022 | 21.08 | -33.61% | $197.3 | $9.36 |
| Jan 2022 | 31.75 | 1.02% | $230.48 | $7.26 |
| Oct 2021 | 31.43 | 8.16% | $206.84 | $6.58 |
| Jul 2021 | 29.06 | -20.1% | $177.26 | $6.1 |
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. Kadant's current PE ratio of 30.1 is above the average of its peers, which is 21.64.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc | 5.73 | $208.88M |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 20.13 | $69.42B |
| AIN Albany International Corp | 22.25 | $1.88B |
| KAI Kadant Inc | 30.81 | $3.44B |
| CMCO Columbus Mckinnon Corp | 41.12 | $388.27M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kadant's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KAI stock as of Apr 21, 2025, stands at 30.1.
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 25.91.
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 26.92.
What is the highest PE ratio for KAI?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 36.89 and it was in the Dec 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KAI compare to its historical average?
KAI's price to earnings ratio is currently 28% 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Kadant's stock price is $286.24. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $9.51. Therefore, Kadant's P/E ratio for today is 30.1. PE RATIO(30.1) = STOCK PRICE($286.24) / TTM EPS($9.51)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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