KAI Kadant PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Kadant stock's PE ratio is 39.03. This results from the current EPS of $9.8 and stock price of $382.5. The P/E ratio has an increase of 23% from the past four quarters average of 31.7.
KAI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kadant has averaged 23.08 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 39.03 is 69% 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: 104.21% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -58.06% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $15.96 | -$0.48 |
Kadant PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2021 | 36.37 | 24.09% | $186.94 | $5.14 |
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 39.03 is above the average of its peers, which is 28.8.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc | 10.53 | $329.77M |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 22.49 | $77.57B |
| AIN Albany International Corp | 24.89 | $2.5B |
| KAI Kadant Inc | 39.03 | $4.49B |
| CMCO Columbus Mckinnon Corp | 57.27 | $540.78M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kadant's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KAI stock as of Feb 21, 2025, stands at 39.03.
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 24.48.
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 25.77.
What is the highest PE ratio for KAI?
The current P/E of 39.03 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for KAI compare to its historical average?
KAI's price to earnings ratio is currently 69% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Kadant's stock price is $382.5. 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 39.03. PE RATIO(39.03) = STOCK PRICE($382.5) / TTM EPS($9.8)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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