KAI Kadant PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the Kadant stock's PE ratio is 36.08. This results from the current EPS of $9.51 and stock price of $343.15. The P/E ratio has an increase of 7% from the past four quarters average of 33.8.

KAI PE ratio history

How has KAI's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Kadant has averaged 23.42 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 36.08 is 54% 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.

Today
36.08
Average
23.42
Median
22.71
Minimum
12.85
Maximum
36.89

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

What is the average PE ratio of KAI for the past years

The current PE ratio of KAI is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
25.91
5-year avg
26.92
10-year avg
23.42
15-year avg
26.22

KAI PE vs peers

What is KAI's PE ratio compared to its 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 36.08 is above the average of its peers, which is 26.09.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc 7.58 $276.32M
ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc 21.17 $72.99B
AIN Albany International Corp 24.98 $2.11B
KAI Kadant Inc 36.08 $4.03B
CMCO Columbus Mckinnon Corp 50.61 $477.83M

Frequently asked questions

What is Kadant's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for KAI stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 36.08.

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 54% 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 1, 2025), Kadant's stock price is $343.15. 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 36.08. PE RATIO(36.08) = STOCK PRICE($343.15) / TTM EPS($9.51)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.