KAI
Kadant
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As of Jun 22, 2026, the Kadant stock's PE ratio is 34.35. This results from the current EPS of $8.77 and stock price of $301.25. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
KAI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kadant has averaged 25.79 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 34.35 is 33% 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 Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 14.88 with a price of $81.12 and an EPS of $5.45.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33.07 | -10.36% | $286.4 | $8.66 |
| 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 |
Kadant PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 32.68 | -1.18% | $286.6 | $8.77 |
| Jan 2026 | 33.07 | -5.27% | $286.4 | $8.66 |
| Sep 2025 | 34.91 | 0.32% | $302.68 | $8.67 |
| Jun 2025 | 34.8 | -2.11% | $313.53 | $9.01 |
| Mar 2025 | 35.55 | -3.63% | $335.95 | $9.45 |
| 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 |
KAI Price vs fair value
KAI average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of KAI is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 34.35, KAI is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 30.63, Kadant's P/E is 12% higher.
KAI PE vs peers
KAI's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks ITW and JAKK.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 24.25 | $75.27B |
| JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc | 30.88 | $254.41M |
| KAI Kadant Inc | 34.29 | $3.55B |
| AIN Albany International Corp | N/A | $2B |
| CMCO Columbus Mckinnon Corp | N/A | $404.74M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kadant's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KAI stock as of Jun 22, 2026, stands at 34.35.
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 31.73.
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 28.47.
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 33% 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 (Jun 22, 2026), Kadant's stock price is $301.25. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Apr 2026 is $8.77. Therefore, Kadant's P/E ratio for today is 34.35. PE RATIO(34.35) = STOCK PRICE($301.25) / TTM EPS($8.77)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.